Dyers and lint build-up are a lethal combination. It causes thousands of residential fires across the U.S. and Canada every year.
Fortunately, there are simple ways to keep your family safe and prevent a fire in your home.
1. Replace white vinyl dryer tubing with aluminum tubing.
Flexible white vinyl tubing is highly restrictive and does not meet federal fire safety standards.
2. Remove lint in the lint filter (a.k.a. lint trap or lint screen) after every cycle.
Yes, every cycle. It’s important. Also, every season, make use of a long-handle brush or vacuum attachment to get rid of lint from the filter's chute, too.
3. Clear the dryer venting tube.
Your dryer's entire venting system should be cleaned out from the inside of the dryer facing outward vent cap at least once per year. Professionals can be hired with this job. But it's usually a simple do-it-yourself job. Our bestselling 20-foot cleaning brush allows you to easily remove lint buildup from within the entire tube.
4. Clean the dryer's interior.
Even if you are good about removing lint in the filter after every load, it is common for lint to build up within the dryer, too. Once each year, disassemble the dryer and employ a vacuum and a long vacuum hose attachment to wash out the lint.
5. Pay attention to drying time.
If it's taking longer for garments to dry, it's likely that lint is clogging the venting system along with a thorough cleanout should happen a.s.a.p.
If you've got a gas dryer, consider Lint Alert. It monitors for lint build-up and other blockage – alerting you when there is air flow restriction in your dryer. Does it work? Consumer Reports says yes
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