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Clothes Dryer Safety
How to Prevent a Fire

How to Prevent a House Fire - Service your Clothes Dryer

  • Have your dryer installed and serviced by a Professional.
  • Do not use the dryer without a lint filter.
  • Make sure you clean the lint filter before or after each load of laundry
  • Remove lint that has collected around the drum.
  • Use rigid metal venting for improved flow
  • Limit the venting length by installing your dryer in an area that will allow for a reduced total vent length.
  • Limit the amount of elbows or bends
  • Make sure the dryer air, exhaust vent pipe is not restricted.
  • Inspect the outdoor vent flap for function when the dryer is operating
  • Clean lint out of the vent pipe at least annually, or have a dryer lint removal service do it for you.
  • Keep dryers in good working order.
  • Annual inspections - Gas dryers should be inspected by a professional to make sure that the gas line and connection are intact and free of leaks.
  • Make sure the right plug and outlet are used and that the machine is connected properly.
  • Follow the manufacturer’s operating instructions
  • Avoid overloading your dryer
  • Turn the dryer off if you leave home or when you go to bed.

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      • WETT Levels of Inspection Document
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      • Fireplace Smoking Problems
      • Damper Repairs
      • Fireplace Damper Energy Efficiency
  • Installs
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  • Fireplace Shop
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      • Factory Built Fireplaces in Canada
    • Wood Stoves
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  • Contact
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    • Chimney Inspection Information Resource
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    • Fireplace Dampers
    • Canadian Chimney Flue Liner Information
    • Codes & Standards
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        • Masonry & Concrete Chimneys & Flues
          • Chimney Clearances
      • Masonry Fireplace Chimney Clearance Requirements
      • CSA B-365
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      • National Fire Code
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    • How To - DIY
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      • How To Burn Wood
      • How to Determine Appliance Certification
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    • FAQ
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      • What is Creosote
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