Dryer Safety

4/5/2021 (Permalink)

Proper appliance maintenance is helps extend its life and keeps you safe.

Dryer lint build up can be dangerous. Be sure to clean the dryer filter after each use. A reported 17,000 fires are related to home dryers each year. Here are a few simple tips to help prevent a clothes dryer fire:

-Clean the filter screen after each load to prevent lint buildup.
-Never leave home while the dryer is in use. A person capable of attending to an emergency should be at the ready while a dryer is running.
-Clean the outside vents twice a year to remove any accumulated dust and lint.
-Don't dry mop heads in the dryer. The dryer's heat can ignite the chemical residue on the heads.
-Keep the surrounding area clean. The dryer's heat may ignite anything left too close.

And as always… every home should have working smoke alarms.