Dryer fires happen, there are over 15,000 each year in North America. In Ontario we do not hear them mentioned very often but ask most people and they know someone who has had a dryer fire!
Following 2 recent dryer fires in Hamilton, Ontario we put together this video that shows how and why dryer fires happen.
Are mice getting into your home through your dryer vent? Dryer vents can be an easy way for mice and other critters to get inside your home!
Ensure your Smoke Alarm is Really Going to Detect a Fire!
A smoke alarm is a great safety feature to have in your home, assuming of course that it actually works. Smoke alarms are like any electronic device in that they are prone to failure. In order to keep your family safe, you need to test smoke alarm regularly, ensuring the battery and the smoke detection work.
Did you know that nearly 50% of all home fires are a direct result of improper smoke alarm installation? It’s true. Many of these smoke detectors are improperly installed from the start or the property owners have failed to replace the devices at the proper times. Or worse, some people simply refuse to install new batteries once the devices start making that annoying “beeping” warning.