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Clogged Dryer Vents - Recipe for Disaster Home appliances has been making our lives so much easier for so long. Without washing machine, dishwasher, vacuum cleaner, microwave, life seams impossible. But, ever thought what could happen if we don’t take care of our appliances? Here’s a set of dangerous scenarios caused by negligence of just one appliance. We’re talking about our dryers. Clogged dryer vents can lead to many unpleasant and dangerous situations. 1. First of all, FIRE! Yes, clogged or obstructed dryer vents cause fire. According to the National Fire Protection Association, between 2010-2014, U.S. fire departments responded to an estimated 15,970 home fires involving clothes dryers or washing machines each year. These fires resulted in annual losses estimated at 13 deaths, 440 injuries, and $238 million in property damage. Clothes dryers are accounted for 92% of these fires. Dryer fires usually start when lint in ducts restricts air flow, which increases drying ti
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Why do we need air duct sanitizing? Air pollution is a commonplace therm that we hear on the almost daily basis. But, have you ever wonder what this therm really represents? Air pollution refers to the release of the pollutants into the air. It is a mixture of solid particles and gases in the air. The pollutants usually are chemicals from factories, dust, car emissions, mold spores…These pollutants are highly harmful to the human health and planet in general. Smog, for example, is the most prevalent type of pollution. It can irritate eyes, and throat and also damage the lungs. Pollution is especially bad for people with the respiratory system problems since it could trigger asthma. How to protect yourself from the pollution? When the air is polluted advice of experts is to stay at home with your windows closed. But, can you really protect yourself? HVAC systems goal is to provide thermal comfort and indoor air quality. The system introduces outside air into yo