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Clothes dryer fire safety is a serious and often overlooked problem. This course examines how a properly designed duct system with a minimum vent path and self-aligning magnets can simplify dryer installation, ease routine cleaning, boost dryer efficiency, and decrease fire hazards.
Upon completion of this course, the Learner should be able to:
- Identify the causes of clothes dryer fires and discuss how improper dryer installation and venting contribute to the risk of a structure fire, damage to personal property, or even loss of life.
- Compare the operation of different types of clothes dryers.
- Discuss dryer and venting safety standards and the actions the design professional and homeowner can take to reduce the risk of a dryer fire.
- Identify other hazards, including impact on indoor air quality and dryer efficiency, of improperly vented dryers.
- Describe how magnetic vent couplings work and discuss how they increase the safety of a dryer and its vent system by maintaining maximum airflow and mitigating the risk of fire.
Approximately 1 hour. Delivered online, at your own pace.
Presented by Kevin Kelley on behalf of MagVent LLC. View the Privacy Policy .
Presenter Information
Name: Kevin Kelley
Title: Product Development Manager and Technical Sales, MagVent LLC
Background: Kevin Kelley is the Product Development Manager and Head of Technical Sales at MagVent, LLC. Kevin has been with MagVent, LLC since its inception in 2015. His 15+ years of experience in the field as a general contractor have given him an in-depth understanding of all of the common problems associated with the entire dryer vent path spectrum. Kevin is eager to help with questions about all of the MagVent products, their uses, and their ability to help solve common problems associated with dryer venting and your project.
