Clothes Dryer Fire Prevention

Very few people realize the importance of clothes dryer fire prevention. However, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, there are an estimated annual 15,500 fires, 10 deaths and 10 injuries due to clothes dryer fires. Several hundred people a year are also subjected to carbon monoxide poisoning from improper dryer vent setups. The financial costs come to nearly $100,000,000 per year. In some cases faulty appliances are to blame, but many fires can be prevented with proper dryer venting.  
 


How a Clothes Dryer Fire Occurs

Lint accumulation and reduced airflow feed on each other to provide conditions ripe for a fire. Lint is a highly combustible material, which, interestingly enough, is one of the ingredients in a recipe for home-made fire starters. A number of dryer vent problems contribute to this.   
  
                          
Inside the Dryer

Lint is the biggest culprit here. As you know from cleaning out your lint filter, dryers produce very large quantities of lint. Most people assume their lint traps catch all the lint, and that all they need to do is clean them out after each load. However, a significant amount of this lint is not caught by the lint trap and builds up inside the dryer-even on the heating element! If you are skeptical, try this experiment: pull out the lint trap and look underneath it- you may find large mounds of lint staring at you. Lint can build up on the heating element and in other places inside the dryer, causing it to overheat and possibly catch fire. As a rule, a fire starts from a spark in the machine. However, improper clothes dryer venting practices outside the dryer can play a key role in this process.





Before You Go....

1. Never let your clothes dryer run while you are out of the house or even worse, when you are asleep. 

2. Thoroughly read manufacturers' instructions regarding the safe use of their dryers.

3. If all else fails, you can always use an old-fashioned clothesline. There have never been any reported clothesline fires! 

For Dryer Vent Cleaning and service
call toll FREE 877 98FIXED
877 983-4933.

Cleaning Tricks to Make Appliances last!

Found This Great Article....
As it turns out, the secret to keeping appliances running smoothly is cleanliness—or at least that’s what Kirby Mills, owner of At Your Service Appliance Repair in Kansas City, Missouri, tells The New York Times, having seen hundreds of appliances malfunction due to “goo, dust, and gunk” every year. I learned this the hard way a couple months ago when my dishwasher stopped working, only to discover later (following a very expensive visit from a repairman) that the problem was simply a filter that needed to be rinsed. It really doesn’t take much time or effort to clean appliances, and doing so can extend their lifespan by years. Here’s a re-cap of how to best go about this:

Dishwasher: Take out the racks. Check the corners and the rubber lining around the door for cracks and food residue. Clean out both with a sponge and plastic-bristled brush (don’t use metal as it can damage the machine). Consult the owner’s manual and remove the spray arms and wash them with soap and water. If you’ve got a filter basket at the base of your dishwasher, carefully remove the filter itself and give it a rinse as well. Slide your hand in the filter hole and check for debris. Put the pieces back together and run the machine empty with a bit of detergent.

Refrigerator: The coils underneath the machine tend to get clogged with dust, which can make it hard for the compressor fan to circulate fresh air. To make sure they’re all clear, unplug the machine, get down on the floor, and pull out the vent plate that covers the coil....

To Read the Full article:
http://shine.yahoo.com/event/haven/cleaning-tricks-to-make-appliances-last-1607404/

These are Great Tips, but if your Appliances have Failed You, Please Give us a Call Today and get it FIXED!! TOLL FREE: 877-98-FIXED (877-983-4933)

Quick Convenient Courteous Repair .....

Jonathan Lucas' dryer was not getting his cloths dry. He originally came in to price dryers. After speaking with John he explained his situation. It was an easy and inexpensive fix. We saved him money. Here's what John had to say......

"Cash for Appliances" Program

MISSOURI CASH FOR APPLIANCES REBATE AMOUNT

If you are in the market for "brand new" appliances, you could receive a rebate for purchasing an "energy star rated appliances." This plan is modeled after the Cash for Clunkers Program in many ways. It is designed to benefit home owners by giving a rebate for the purchase of new, energy efficient appliances, which display the star logo.

These appliances generally are more expensive, but in the long run will save you money on your energy bills.

Recycle your Old Appliance!! Call KC Appliances & Repair!!

Once you have purchased your New appliance, you will be responsible for properly recycling your old appliances. KC Appliances & Repair will come out and pick-up and remove your old appliances...easy for you, and better for the environment!

The federal government has outlined criteria for each state to create its own program and had set a deadline of October 15th 2009 for the programs to be finalized. To Read the Complete Story on the "Missouri Cash for Appliances," click on the following link:

www.missouricashforappliances.com

Happy Reading.....and remember, you can Call Today, to get your appliance FIXED!

Toll Free: (877) 98-FIXED!

Static Making Your Hair Stand Up

It's that time of year again when the air is dry and static electricity is in the air. This causes bad hair days and not to mention shocking yourself everytime you turn a light on. This is Sammy (my Daughter) with static in her hair.

Here is a helpful hint to reduce the static cling in your dryer. The other day a customer told me if you wad up aluminum foil and put them in your dryer it will reduce static cling. This could also save money on dryer sheets too.

Take the shock out of your repairs and call KC Appliance and Repair. Same Day Service and we accept credit cards.