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Dryer Safety Tips
Safety professionals estimate that in 1998, clothes dryers were associated with 15,600 fires, which resulted in 20
deaths and 370 injuries. Fires can occur when lint builds up in the dryer or in the exhaust duct. Lint can block the
flow of air, cause excessive heat build-up, and result in a fire in some dryers.
To Help Prevent Fires
Clean the lint screen/filter before or after drying each load of clothes. If clothing is still damp at the end of a
typical drying cycle or drying requires longer times than normal, this may be a sign that the lint screen or
the exhaust duct is blocked.
Clean the dryer vent and exhaust duct periodically. Check the outside dryer vent while the dryer is operating to make
sure exhaust air is escaping. If it is not, the vent or the exhaust duct may be blocked. To remove a blockage in the
exhaust path, it may be necessary to disconnect the exhaust duct from the dryer. Remember to reconnect the ducting
to the dryer and outside vent before using the dryer again.
Clean behind the dryer, where lint can build up. Have a qualified service person clean the interior of the dryer
chassis periodically to minimize the amount of lint accumulation. Keep the area around the dryer clean and
free of clutter.
Replace plastic or foil, accordion-type ducting material with rigid or corrugated semi-rigid metal duct. Most
manufacturers specify the use of a rigid or corrugated semi-rigid metal duct, which provides maximum airflow.
The flexible plastic or foil type duct can more easily trap lint and is more susceptible to kinks or crushing, which can
greatly reduce the airflow.
Take special care when drying clothes that have been soiled with volatile chemicals such as gasoline, cooking oils,
cleaning agents, or finishing oils and stains. If possible, wash the clothing more than once to minimize the amount
of volatile chemicals on the clothes and, preferably, hang the clothes to dry. If using a dryer, use the lowest heat
setting and a drying cycle that has a cool-down period at the end of the cycle. To prevent clothes from igniting after
drying, do not leave the dried clothes in the dryer or piled in a laundry basket.
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