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Avoid a Dryer Fire in your Pittsford NY home

6/14/2024 (Permalink)

Do you have a dryer? Of course you do. One of the most needed appliances in our homes can also cause the most damage if not taken care of properly. The fear of a dryer fire is one that is not commonly heard of, 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.

Here are some small steps to take to Avoid a Dryer Fire:

1. Dryer's produce large amounts of lint. Be sure to clean the lint trap after EVERY use of the dryer.

2. Dryer Vents should ONLY be made of metal and be short and straight. Bends and curves result in lint buildup increasing the risk of a fire. 

3. Do not run the dryer when you are away from home or sleeping. 

SERVPRO of Pittsford, Henrietta is faster to any size disaster

(585) 641-0042

Getting Rid of Mold in Your Henrietta Home

6/14/2024 (Permalink)

It’s not always possible to spot a mold problem early on but, mold removal should begin as soon as it’s found before it affects more damage. The mold remediation process can be complicated, so proper precautions must be taken.  If you’re experiencing mold, it’s best to call SERVPRO of Pittsford, Henrietta to be the experts to help you through the process. Here are some mold cleanup steps that we preform:

  1. HEPA Vacuuming- The first step we preform after any demolition has been done, is HEPA vacuum the entire area to clean up any surface debris that mold can live on.
  2. Treat with an antimicrobial- After the area has been cleaned, we treat with an antimicrobial to remediate the mold
  3. Antimicrobial Encapsulant- Once we treat the mold, it’s important to treat again to prevent any mold growth from happening.

If you find any mold damage in your home or building, call SERVPRO of Pittsford, Henrietta at (585) 641-0042!

Hidden Water Damage in Pittsford?

6/14/2024 (Permalink)

Water damage hiding in Pittsford home?

My water bill was too high, so I knew I had a water leak. I tried to locate the source of the leak, but I could not find it, so I called SERVPRO of Pittsford, Henrietta. The SERVPRO® team arrived quickly and assessed and inspected the home looking for leaks. They used moisture detection and moisture measurement equipment to monitor the property’s moisture levels. Once they found an anomaly in the moisture content, they brought out an infrared camera to identify the location of the water through the wall. Sure enough, water had been leaking inside my wall and had caused water damage to the insulation and wood frame. Fortunately, the technicians were able to restore the water damage, and now my water bill is back to normal!

Moisture Detection and Measurement Equipment

  • Infrared cameras may be used to identify the water location for thorough water removal
  • Sensitive moisture detectors, hygrometers, and other meters measure the extent of moisture saturation

Call Us Today!

SERVPRO of Pittsford, Henrietta technicians are on call 24-hours a day to respond to residential and commercial water damage emergencies. Call us today at (585) 641-0042. We’ll locate and restore your hidden water damage in Pittsford, “Like it never even happened.”