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Tips To Prevent Dryer Fires and Keep Your Dryer Running Efficiently

Clean the lint filter before or after each load, and make sure the dryer is operating properly.
Keep the area around your dryer clean and free of litter, combustables, flamable substances and solvents. Do not dry clothing that has anything flamable on it (alcohol, cooking oil, gasoline, spot removers, drycleaning solvents).
If clothing is still damp at the end of a normal cycle or requires longer drying times, this may be a sign that the exhaust vent or lint screen is blocked .
Check the exhaust duct more often if you have a plastic, or flexible duct. This type of duct is more apt to trap lint than metal pipe ducting without ridges. Inspect the duct for kinks or crushing, which can greatly reduce airflow.
While the dryer is operating, check the outside exhaust to make sure exhaust air is escaping normally. If it is not, turn the dryer off and look inside both ends of the duct for lint. Remove any lint found there.
Clean your dryer and duct or have it cleaned by a qualified service technician annually.
If there are signs that the dryer is hotter than normal, this may be a sign that the dryer 's temperature control thermostat needs servicing.
Closely follow manufacturers' instructions for new installations. Most manufacturers specify the use of a rigid or flexible metal duct to provide a minimum restriction of airflow. If metal duct is not available at the retailer where the dryer was purchased, check other locations, such as hardware or builder supply stores. If you are having the dryer installed, insist upon metal duct.

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Tips To Prevent Dryer Fires and Keep Your Dryer Running Efficiently

Clean the lint filter before or after each load, and make sure the dryer is operating properly.

Keep the area around your dryer clean and free of litter, combustables, flamable substances and solvents. Do not dry clothing that has anything flamable on it (alcohol, cooking oil, gasoline, spot removers, drycleaning solvents).

If clothing is still damp at the end of a normal cycle or requires longer drying times, this may be a sign that the exhaust vent or lint screen is blocked .

Check the exhaust duct more often if you have a plastic, or flexible duct. This type of duct is more apt to trap lint than metal pipe ducting without ridges. Inspect the duct for kinks or crushing, which can greatly reduce airflow.

While the dryer is operating, check the outside exhaust to make sure exhaust air is escaping normally. If it is not, turn the dryer off and look inside both ends of the duct for lint. Remove any lint found there.

Clean your dryer and duct or have it cleaned by a qualified service technician annually.

If there are signs that the dryer is hotter than normal, this may be a sign that the dryer 's temperature control thermostat needs servicing.