CLOTHES DRYER SAFETY

DID YOU KNOW? The leading cause of home clothes dryer fires is a failure to clean them.

Follow these simple safety tips to prevent a clothes dryer fire in your home:

• Have your dyer installed and serviced by a professional.
• Do not use the dryer without a lint filter. Clean the filter before and after each cycle.
• Do not forget to clean the back of the dryer where lint can build up.
• Check the venting system behind the dryer to make sure that it is not damaged, crushed, or restricted.
• Turn the dryer off if you leave home or when you go to bed.
• Follow the manufacturer’s operating instructions and don’t overload your dryer.
• Make sure the right plug and outlet are used and that the machine is connected properly.
• Make sure that the outdoor vent covering opens when the dryer is operating.
• Keep the area around your dryer clear of things that can burn, like boxes, cleaning supplies, clothing, etc.
• Clothes that have come in contact with flammable substances, like gasoline, paint thinner, or similar solvents should be laid outside to dry, then can be washed and dried as usual.