tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post4214977384474607764..comments2024-03-18T12:04:27.789-05:00Comments on A Home Grown Journal: How to Set Your House on FireMama Peahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-83179879692970052072016-06-05T15:16:01.861-05:002016-06-05T15:16:01.861-05:00Mollie - Yes, yes, yes!
As kids growing up we nev...Mollie - Yes, yes, yes!<br /><br />As kids growing up we never, ever thought of things like turning off lights, not letting the water run unnecessarily, etc. Seems we have a different sense of responsibilities now as adults! ;o}Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-20345422649596105392016-06-05T15:13:24.758-05:002016-06-05T15:13:24.758-05:00Mollie - We are, too!!Mollie - We are, too!!Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-44758729681424621382016-06-05T12:53:24.904-05:002016-06-05T12:53:24.904-05:00My Dad was a worry wort about the dangers that lur...My Dad was a worry wort about the dangers that lurked in a household along with being frugal when it came to leaving lights on, etc., but for all the eye-rolling I must have done I'm glad to be aware of stuff like that.Molliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07072692058178050814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-82424035678551211082016-06-05T12:50:55.933-05:002016-06-05T12:50:55.933-05:00Living in San Diego I usually hang my wash on the ...Living in San Diego I usually hang my wash on the clothesline, but this blog has put this on my to-do list: check the outside vent of my dryer!! So glad you guys found all that lint in time.Molliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07072692058178050814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-32377290043210510232016-06-04T20:43:13.193-05:002016-06-04T20:43:13.193-05:00Nancy - A VERY good rule to have!!Nancy - A VERY good rule to have!!Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-55431422788420135182016-06-04T11:36:40.149-05:002016-06-04T11:36:40.149-05:00We have a rule to NEVER run the dryer when we'...We have a rule to NEVER run the dryer when we're gone. And make sure it's installed right as there's always lint from something!Nancy In Boisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03749272217529362089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-10738635037766804352016-06-03T07:50:21.291-05:002016-06-03T07:50:21.291-05:00Green Wash - You're welcome!Green Wash - You're welcome!Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-54675720358676230032016-06-03T07:48:33.892-05:002016-06-03T07:48:33.892-05:00Kristina - It's worth taking the time and trou...Kristina - It's worth taking the time and trouble to make sure all is okay and the operation of your dryer is safe! Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-41512449933695496482016-06-03T01:14:52.506-05:002016-06-03T01:14:52.506-05:00I just want to say that all the information you ha... I just want to say that all the information you have given here is awesome. Thank you<br /><a href="http://greenwash.co.in/" rel="nofollow">veggie wash</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13766035737975127185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-24141688175865656772016-06-02T11:54:14.049-05:002016-06-02T11:54:14.049-05:00I used to have a tool to clean mine. I have no id...I used to have a tool to clean mine. I have no idea where it went. My cover on mine (outside) points downward. I'll have to see if I can take it off. I used to clean mine regularly. Double oops. I better tell Hubby.Pioneer Woman at Hearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16533698959389851926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-90705413042850613162016-06-01T12:22:04.239-05:002016-06-01T12:22:04.239-05:00PP - All the everyday things we need to be aware o...PP - All the everyday things we need to be aware of!! So scary about your dryer's thermostat. Who knew?? I think anyone who leaves a dryer going and unattended is just asking for trouble!Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-90851586294110996532016-06-01T01:57:12.956-05:002016-06-01T01:57:12.956-05:00The house did not have to be cleaned, just all the...The house did not have to be cleaned, just all the hoses or whatever they are called that carry the ac and the return ductwork.Practical Parsimonyhttp://www.practical-parsimony.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-1921056018623181492016-06-01T01:55:31.797-05:002016-06-01T01:55:31.797-05:00If you have a long or bendy hose from the dryer to...If you have a long or bendy hose from the dryer to the outdoors, there are companies who have the equipment to clean it out. A friend had such a buildup of dust, lint and such in his ac system hose, that the whole house had to be professionally cleaned.<br /><br />My hose was fine, but my two-year-old dryer's thermostat failed and I nearly had a fire. So, I now never leave the dryer on when I leave the house or go to bed.Practical Parsimonyhttp://www.practical-parsimony.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-40746589071344200012016-05-31T19:59:02.868-05:002016-05-31T19:59:02.868-05:00Sparkless - All good information! Thanks.Sparkless - All good information! Thanks.Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-44674518169506868482016-05-31T19:44:31.293-05:002016-05-31T19:44:31.293-05:00Great reminder. Here you are supposed to have a s...Great reminder. Here you are supposed to have a smooth metal pipe that you attach your dryer hose to. That is supposed to limit how much lint can collect in the pipe as it's smooth and will just blow out. You can buy a long wire type thing that kind of looks like a chimney sweep but it's for dryer pipes. If you have the plastic accordion type hose all the way outside and not just to connect your dryer to the vent then you will get tons of lint build up inside it and you should clean it out every 6 months or more depending on how often you use your dryer.Sparklesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02806553694200529082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-84279003994691334322016-05-31T19:11:42.196-05:002016-05-31T19:11:42.196-05:00DDD - You're very welcome, and I am very thank...DDD - You're very welcome, and I am very thankful for my conscientious husband!Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-21248761121130290142016-05-31T19:02:53.334-05:002016-05-31T19:02:53.334-05:00Interesting and useful information. Thanks for sh...Interesting and useful information. Thanks for sharing. Thank you Papa Pea for a great cleaning job!DDDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09039721435518231693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-79396186213432387992016-05-31T16:52:55.632-05:002016-05-31T16:52:55.632-05:00Charade - Our vent goes from the back of the dryer...Charade - Our vent goes from the back of the dryer vertically down to this straight piece that is parallel to the ground and that is where the lint build-up was. So, yes, if a vent has a couple of turns or bends in it, it could cause trouble.Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-34585357127241337902016-05-31T16:50:24.046-05:002016-05-31T16:50:24.046-05:00Rain - Omigosh! That could have been a fire hazar...Rain - Omigosh! That could have been a fire hazard, too! Guess Mr. Curious really did a job while "attacking" the vent!!Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-41386747214704554792016-05-31T16:48:54.678-05:002016-05-31T16:48:54.678-05:00Vera - Yes, those little maintenance things can be...Vera - Yes, those little maintenance things can be very important. I love hanging clothes outside on the lines, but our weather has been extremely rainy lately and, of course, we have our long winters that are not very conducive to drying (freezing, yes) clothes outside.Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-88518436359242435052016-05-31T16:47:33.439-05:002016-05-31T16:47:33.439-05:00Laurie - Doesn't hurt a bit to have Cliff chec...Laurie - Doesn't hurt a bit to have Cliff check the exhaust pipe out. It could prevent a real problem . . . as we found out!Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-21200682400526700852016-05-31T16:46:42.760-05:002016-05-31T16:46:42.760-05:00Sue - Well, that's just it!! We're all go...Sue - Well, that's just it!! We're all good about keeping the lint filter cleaned out and have always thought that was enough. But it's not!Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-51436339554295204422016-05-31T16:45:37.075-05:002016-05-31T16:45:37.075-05:00Susan - That's why I decided to do this post. ...Susan - That's why I decided to do this post. So others would be aware of the very real danger of something bad happening! Yes, do have your sister check your parents dryer!!Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-6220491633627828592016-05-31T16:44:28.329-05:002016-05-31T16:44:28.329-05:00tpals - That would be one way to insure no problem...tpals - That would be one way to insure no problems! But I went way too many years without a washer or dryer in my home that I do love the convenience. Although it's certainly not worth having a fire, that's for sure. We will now be extra vigilant about keeping the exhaust pipe cleaned well.Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-27267530513193582492016-05-31T16:42:31.888-05:002016-05-31T16:42:31.888-05:00Katie C. - Lots of lint . . . but no socks. Darn....Katie C. - Lots of lint . . . but no socks. Darn. ;o}Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.com