Preventing Dryer Lint Fires

Built up lint around the motor, gas burners or heating elements can

easily catch fire. To prevent this, clean out the lint trap after every load,

vacuum behind the dryer regularly, keep flammables away from the

dryer, and clean lint out from inside the dryer cabinet and vent duct once

 a year.

 

Cleaning the cabinet: Unplug the dryer & turn off the gas valve (if you

have one). Remove the access panel. Then vacuum the inside, paying

particular attention to the areas around the burner and motor.

 

Cleaning the vent duct: Unplug the dryer & turn off the gas valve (if you

 have one). Disconnect the vent from the dryer and use a vent cleaning

 brush to clean out the exterior vent hood.

 

*Always unplug the dryer and shut off the gas valve before cleaning it.  

 

  If you smell gas after turning the valve back on, immediately turn it off and

 

 contact your local gas utility.

 

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