Dryer Vents
| Many dryer related fires are attributed to lint accumulation in the dryer, or foreign buildup of debris in the vents. |  |
| Improper maintenance of the lint trap is at the top of the list. Lint from clothing can enter the dryer cavity through improperly installed or damaged lint traps and contact hot surfaces such as electric heating coils or the flames of a gas operated burner. |  |
| Restricted dryer vents can cause reduced air flow and high temperatures in the dryer, and longer drying time. According to the US Consumer Products Safety Commission. Underwriters Laboratory (UL) has some great tips as well. |  |
| In 1998, clothes dryers were associated with 15,600 fires, which resulted in 20 deaths and 370 injuries. Proper cleaning and maintenance of those dryer vents may have reduced that number significantly. All consumers should “have a qualified service person clean the interior of the dryer chassis periodically to minimize the amount of lint accumulation.” Read the entire report at CPSC.gov |
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