LintAlert Dryer Safety Alarm
While it may be obvious that dryer exhaust problems will increase your utility bills, its important to know that they also create a very real fire hazard. According to the U.S. Fire Administration (Division of U.S. Department of Homeland Security), clothes dryers were involved in an estimated 15,600 U.S. structure fires, fifteen deaths, 400 injuries, and $99 million in direct property damage, annually, between 2002-2004.
Today, you can protect your home and family from that threat with a LintAlert Dryer Safety Alarm from Busbys.
Back pressure in the dryers exhaust system is always changing. Over time, it increases because of lint buildup, crushed hoses, damaged vent hoods and surprisingly often animal nests. Lint buildup in the dryer vent reduces air flow and accelerates more lint buildup. Lint blow-back into the appliance is the result and the ultimate ignition concern. Dryer fires can occur within the actual appliance or within the duct pipe. They can smolder for hours or be accelerated by the oxygen rich air that is provided by an operating dryer. The LintAlert works to protect you by continually monitoring airflow and showing the exact pressure in the exhaust system. Armed with this information, you can save energy and be certain the dryer is operating at safe levels.
Common Causes of Dangerous Airflow Restriction
- Normal Lint Buildup in the Dryer Duct
- Kinked or Crushed Dryer Connection Hoses
- Blockage of the Dryer Vent Hood
Common Signs of Airflow Restriction
- Clothes being very hot after a drying cycle
- Longer drying times
- Higher utility bills
Failure to clean is the leading factor contributing to clothes dryer fires in residential buildings.
Prior to installing the LintAlert, your dryer exhaust system must be cleaned thoroughly. The Professionals at Busbys are well trained and equipped for cleaning dryer ventilation systems and the installed price of the LintAlert system includes this service. Call us today for more information or ask the maintenance technician during your Comfort Club cleaning.
