Robert De Niro, Oscar-winning actor, is making headlines this week due to a blaze that broke out in his NYC apartment. The source, not a blazing gun fight, but a clothes dryer!
Firefighters took nearly an hour to battle the blaze, which started after lint in a clothes dryer sparked flames. The fire spread to the entire fifth floor, damaging the buildings 4th, 5th and 6th floors.
Luckily, De Niro and his family were out of the country when the blaze erupted, and nobody
To help educate on dryer fire prevention during National Fire Prevention month in October, Dryer Vent Wizard (DVW) Maureen Longe presented the importance of having your dryer vent inspected and cleaned every year to AAA.
It is estimated that poorly maintained or clogged dryer vents are the leading cause of appliance fires and cause nearly 17,000 dryer fires every year (source) and over $194 million in property damages.
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To help educate on dryer fire safety and prevention during National Fire Prevention month in October, Dryer Vent Wizard (DVW) Larry Butterfield and the Dryer Vent Wizard home office joined the Chelsea Area Fire Authority Open House and discussed dryer vent safety.
Poorly maintained dryer vents are the leading cause of appliance fires, cause nearly 17,000 dryer fires every year (source) and over $194 million in property damages. Educating on proper maintenance (having the dryer
To help further the efforts of fire prevention and safety during National Fire Prevention month in October, Dryer Vent Wizard (DVW) Harold Bert presented the risks of improper dryer vents, and the importance of proper dryer vent maintenance to the Apartment Association of Kansas City.
The risk of a dryer fire is not only a concern for homeowners, but also apartment and condo complexes. It’s important to make sure the dryer vent is up to code, made from proper venting materials
To help further the efforts of dryer fire prevention and education during National Fire Prevention month in October, Dryer Vent Wizard (DVW) John Moffat participated in the Old Wethersfield Shopkeepers Association Scarecrow Contest. In addition to creating a Dryer Vent Wizard Scarecrow, Moffat displayed the proper set up of a dryer vent (rigid metal) as well as improper dryer vent materials (foil and vinyl), along with <a href="/warning-signs">warning signs</a> of dryer
Dryer Vent Wizard, Gina Fazil, was recently featured on Good Day Sacramento to help prevent dryer fires during National Fire Prevention month in October.
There are nearly 17,000 dryer fires every year (source) and the leading factor is failure to clean. Having the dryer vent cleaned is something most homeowners don’t think about, yet major appliance manufacturers recommend having your dryer vent cleaned every year to reduce the risk of fires and
