When your dryer is running, what you\u2019re probably most concerned about is whether to fold or hang your clothing. Your last thought is that a home\u2019s dryer could cause a potential home fire, but unfortunately, it\u2019s far too common for us to ignore.<\/p>\n
While we don\u2019t think you should live in fear of a dryer fire at any moment, these tips are intended to a) help raise awareness of a disaster many people know nothing about, and b) give you the tools to prevent dryer fires in your own home. Tell a neighbor about home dryer fires, and help save a life!<\/p>\n
In this country alone, nearly 3,000 home dryer fires can occur in a year. And, unfortunately, a few of those can result in death, and hundreds more in injuries. There\u2019s also the risk of property damage, as even a small fire can damage the structure of a home.<\/p>\n
Of course, we don\u2019t mean you have to scrub your dryer inside and out. We mean these two tasks, essential in fighting off a potential dryer-related fire.<\/p>\n
It used to be that home clothes dryers were always installed near an exterior wall of a building. Modern building codes, however, allow for dryers to be almost anywhere in the house, meaning a more extensive vent system. In that case, it\u2019s always best to have professionals to carry out the cleaning.<\/p>\n