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How to Prevent Dryer Fires

Jay Swindle of State Farm Insurance writes an important reminder that we should all check.  Our home dryers. Some excellent tips here to keep your home safer.
The accumulation of lint and the hot temperatures can easily cause fires.  It only takes a few minutes to check and clean it.
Close the door on dryer fires
You could be heating up more than clothes in your laundry room. According to the U. S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, there are an estimated 15,500 dryer fires annually, resulting in nearly $100 million in damage. The most frequent causes of these fires are improper ventilation and/or poor maintenance, which allow lint to accumulate. When lint covers heaters, switches and motors in the dryer, fires can result.
Tips to prevent dryer fires
 According to the National Fire Protection Association, there are some things you can do to help prevent dryer fires:
Avoid leaving the dryer running when away from your home. Clean the lint trap after every use. Don't dry oily rags in your dryer. Don't operate the dryer without a lint filter Ensure that the dryer is plugged into an outlet suitable for its electrical needs. Keep the dryer area free of combustibles such ... more

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