According to the National Fire Protection Association, dryer fires account for roughly 13,820 home structure fires and cause ove…
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According to the National Fire Protection Association, dryer fires account for roughly 13,820 home structure fires and cause over $200 million in damage each year. Because of the incidence of dryer fires, the Fire Code requires proper dryer installation, maintenance, and exhaust vent cleaning.
How to be safe:
• Always remove lint from trap before using the clothes dryer
• Never put rubber, plastic, foam or any materials that made contact with flammable liquids in the dryer even if previously washed
• Turn the dryer off if you leave home or when you go to bed
• Do not use the dryer without a lint filter
• Do not overload your dryer
• Make sure the outdoor vent flap will open when the dryer is operating
• Once a year, or more often if you notice that it is taking longer than normal for your clothes to dry, clean lint out of the vent pipe or have a dryer lint removal service do it for you
Note: If you live in multi-residential housing, it’s the property manager’s responsibility to maintain and clean dryer exhaust vents per manufacturer’s instructions.
