You are at higher risk of having a clothes dryer fire if you don’t clean your lint filter and dryer vents. Follow these simple safety tips to prevent a clothes dryer fire in your home.
-Have your dryer installed and serviced by a professional. -Do not use the dryer without a lint filter. Clean the lint filter before and after each cycle. -Do not forget to clean the back of the dryer where lint can build up. -Check the venting system behind the dryer to make sure that it is not damaged, crushed, or restricted. -Make sure that the outdoor vent covering opens when the dryer is operating.
For more information and free fire-safety resources, visit www.usfa.fema.gov.
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