Household fires destroy homes and sometimes tragically take
lives. Flames can roar through the house unexpectedly, but the culprit may have
been lurking in an unexpected place: the laundry room.
We recommend these tips to keep your dryer operating
properly:
- Only use solid
metallic exhaust vents that are smooth and not spiral-wound– because vinyl,
foil and spiral wound venting restrict air flow they collect more lint and are
at a higher risk to catch on fire. The exhaust should only vent to the outside
of the houses — never to the attic or crawlspace.
- The vents should
be as straight as possible, with all excess venting trimmed off. Twisting or
crushing exhaust piping restricts the airflow.
- Don’t use screws
to put your vent pipe together, because the screw shafts inside the piping
collect lint and cause additional friction.
- Keep the exhaust
duct in good condition by disconnecting, cleaning and inspecting the duct on a
regular basis. Or hire a licensed appliance professional to check it out for
you.
- Keep the dryer
as lint-free as possible by cleaning the lint screen or filter before or after
each load of clothes. Hire a licensed appliance professional to clean the
interior of the dryer chassis and inspect the rollers, belt, motor and heating
system every one to two years.
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