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Stay Safe: Read Warnings that Come with New Dryer

Clothes dryers aren’t cheap. A new unit can cost anywhere from $450 to $1,700, depending on the amenities. So, the last thing you want to do is to improperly use it. Improper usage can be a safety hazard or lessen the appliance’s lifespan, meaning more money out of your pocket. The best way to make sure your dryer works for years to come is to take a couple minutes and become familiar with the manufacturers’ warning labels. Instead of throwing away or forgetting about those manuals, take some time and read over them. Look for labels inside the dryer’s lid and review them. Become familiar with proper dryer vent cleaning practices.  If you have purchased a new dryer for your Minneapolis or St Paul home and need dryer vent installation , give Dryer Vent Wizard of the Greater Twin Cities a call at 1.651.792.5626 or visit our website, www.TwinCitiesDryerGuy.com .  

Stay Safe: Don’t Dry Clothing with Flammable Substances

You’re out working on your lawn mower and your shirt or pants become soaked with gasoline. Or you’re hosting a party at your house and a clumsy visitor bumps into you, causing your wine to get on you. What do you do? The last thing you want to do is to throw them in the dryer. Alcohol, gasoline, spot removers, dry-cleaning solvents, cooking oils and other substances are flammable, and can give off vapors that could cause an ignition or explosion. Avoid putting in the dryer clothes that have come into contact with: -           Paint thinner -           Motor oil -           Butane -           Hairspray -           Nail polish remover Before using any product, see if there is a “Flammable” warning on its label and try not to get any on your clothing. If you do, was...