Preventing Dryer Fires with Help from the Lint King
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, there are approximately 16,500 residential fires caused by clothes dryers each year. How can we Prevent Dryer Fires?
Prevent clothes dryer fires by following these seven steps:
Prevent Dryer Fires in your home!
- Ensure that working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are installed on each level of your home.
- Clean the lint filter after every use of the dryer.
- Should the dryer’s airways and ductwork be cleaned professionally once a year?
- Use metal duct material instead of plastic or vinyl.
- Never overload the dryer.
- A dryer should not be used if nobody is home or after you have gone to bed.
- Check electrical, gas, and water connections for damage.
These safety tips reduce your chance of having a clothes dryer fire, but laundry room safety starts with the homeowner!
It’s your responsibility to make your home safe.
So, how common are dryer fires?
Three people died Thursday morning in a blaze that fire officials say began in a clothes dryer, a common hazard. According to the Fire Administration, dryer fires result in approximately 15 deaths and an additional 400 injuries each year.
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