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DRYER SAFETY

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Clothes dryers accounted for the largest share of appliance and tool fires between 1994-1998. 

Facts & Figures
  • There were 14,300 clothes dryer fires in U.S. homes in 1998, resulting in 19 deaths,  312 injuries and $67.7 million in direct property damage.
  • The leading cause of home clothes dryer fires was lack of maintenance (30%), followed by unidentified or unknown-type mechanical failure (11%) and part failure, leak or break (10%).
  • Clothing  (not on a person) was the most common source of ignition in home clothes dryer  fires, followed by dust, fiber or lint.

Source: NFPA's U.S. Home Product Report: Appliances and Equipment Involved in Fires, January 2002.


Safety tips​
  • Do not  operate the dryer without a lint filter. Clean lint filters before or after each  use and remove accumulated lint from around the drum.
  • Make sure that the dryer is plugged into an outlet suitable for its electrical needs  as overloaded electrical outlets can result in blown fuses or tripped circuit breakers.
  • Turn the dryer off when leaving the home.
  • Keep the dryer area clear of combustibles (i.e., boxes or clothing).
  • Dryers  should be installed and serviced by a professional.
  • Have gas-powered dryers inspected by a professional regularly to ensure that the gas line and connection are intact.
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