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.