Preventing a Dryer Fire

2/3/2020 (Permalink)

Dryer fires are not commonly heard about yet according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, there are an estimated annual 15,500 fires, 10 deaths and 10 injuries due to this cause. A common issue people are affected through this is to carbon monoxide poisoning from improper dryer vent setups. Along with this, 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. 

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