A recall of approximately 21,000 LG Electronics and Kenmore Elite Gas Dryers has been issued by the US Consumer Product Safety Commission, LG Electronics, Inc. and Sears. The gas dryer recall concerns a faulty gas valve that can fail to properly shut off once a drying cycle has ended. Such defective dryers continue to experience … Read more
US Government statistics show that 2,900 clothes dryer fires occur in the United States every year. Annually, these dryer fires are responsible for deaths, injuries and $35 million in property loss. To keep your family safe from laundry room fires, attention must be made to the proper installation, usage and maintenance of the clothes dryer … Read more
The U.S. Fire Administration (USFA), a division of the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Association has just released a report titled Clothes Dryer Fires in Residential Buildings (2008-2010). The findings showcase data collected by the National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS). Contained data highlights the truth behind the fiery headline news of many home fires: the … Read more
WFMY News2 reporter, Liz Crawford, in Greensboro, North Carolina conducted an interview with Fire Captain Mike Simmons of the Greensboro Fire Department about dryer fires. Captain Simmons presented viewers with a powerful safe laundry tip concerning usage of dryer sheets. In his words: “They release by heat and it becomes like a glue to the … Read more
Lint dryer fires and other causes of dryer fires caused an estimated 7,000 household fires in the years between 2006 -2008, per recent CPSC data. Now, the CPSC is participating in the creation of voluntary standards within the appliance industry to reduce the occurrence of household clothes dryer fires. But prior to manufacturers building safer … Read more
The New York Post has confirmed that the fire in actor Robert De Niro’s s multi-level apartment originated in the laundry room. Luckily, the actor and his family were not at home during the fire and no other tenants within the building were harmed. The 5th floor of the building did sustain extensive fire, smoke … Read more
The Refrigerator Repair Company has announced the results of a new study designed to help your you lower your families energy costs by making simple changes to your laundry routine. The main key to decreasing energy usage in the laundry room is make certain that both your washing machine and dryer are operating efficiently. Machines … Read more
Okay, so I have a crush on a small appliance. My funny valentine is the Oliso TG1050 1600 Watts Smart Iron. This iron puts the romance (well, we can pretend) back into ironing. Award Winning, Brawn and Brains Seriously, the entire line of Oliso Irons are truly stellar appliances noted for their smart … Read more
In most households the dryer vent hose gets little care and respect. That is unfortunate, because neglecting this piece of laundry equipment could be costing you money and jeopardizing the safety of your family. If you are still utilizing white plastic venting it should immediately be replaced with UL listed metal vent piping. The white … Read more