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Dryer Vents!!!

According to the U.S. Fire Administration, dryer fires account for an average of 15,000 fires with an approximate $88 Million in property damage, 15 deaths and 400 injuries annually. "Failure to clean" was citied as the leading factor contributing to clothes dryer fires in residential buildings.

-- Be sure the dryer vent systems are up to code with city, state and manufacturer. -- Replace any plastic or foil vent with semi-rigid or solid metal venting. -- Clean lint filter before and after each load. -- Clean lint screens with soap, water and brush, every few months. It removes build-up left behind by detergent & fabric softeners. -- Have dryer vents professionally cleaned and inspected routinely. -- Don't keep combustibles like chemical cleaning products or chemical soaked rags near dryers. Warning signs to look for: -- Clothes are taking more than one cycle to dry, especially jeans and towels. -- No lint visible on lint screen. -- Dryer repeatedly stops during a cycle. -- Clothes have moldy smell after