Dryer Fire Safety Fires can occur when lint builds up in the dryer or in the exhaust duct. Lint can block the flow of air, cause excessive heat build-up, and result in a fire in some dryers. To help prevent fires: Clean the lint screen/filter before or after drying each load of clothes. If clothing is … [Read More]
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Electric Space Heater Safety The Statistics CPSC estimates that from 2008 to 2010, portable electric heaters were involved in approximately 1,200 fires per year. The Problem Portable electric heaters are high-wattage appliances that have the potential to ignite nearby combustible materials like curtains, beds, sofas, paper, clothing, and flammable liquids. If ignition results from a … [Read More]
Important Info About HVACR Equipment Affected by Flooding Floods and HVACR Equipment After a flood or a storm surge from a hurricane, homeowners are advised to take important safety precautions with regard to their home’s heating and cooling systems. A house or basement exposed to standing water can damage your home’s water heater, furnace, boiler, … [Read More]
Boiler Manufacturer Response to Flooded Equipment Technical Bulletin Dated: September 28, 1999Subject: Flooded BoilersIssued by: Tom Senter, Weil McLain Sample: This bulletin covers how to service a Weil-McLain cast iron boiler, which has been either partially or fully, under water due to flooding conditions. DANGER If any part of a boiler, burner or its controls … [Read More]
Safety Tips for Flood Damage The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recommends several safety tips to the victims of floods. This safety alert illustrates some dangerous practices which consumers may be tempted to engage in during efforts to rebuild or while staying in temporary housing, tents or partially damaged homes. This information is provided … [Read More]
Mold, Moisture and Your Home Mold Basics Why is mold growing in my home? Molds are part of the natural environment. Outdoors, molds play a part in nature by breaking down dead organic matter such as fallen leaves and dead trees, but indoors, mold growth should be avoided. Molds reproduce by means of tiny spores; … [Read More]
