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.