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Clothes Dryer Fires by Michael Del Greco If your clothes dryer vent is too long a house fire may occur. It is always a good idea to shorten the exhaust pipe run and replace it with a rigid metal pipe in order to avoid problems with the appliance and decrease the risk of a house fire. (more>) |
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for Preventing Dryer Fires consumeraffairs.com The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission estimates that in 1997, there were an estimated 16,700 fires, 30 deaths and 430 injuries associated with clothes dryers. Some of these fires can occur when lint builds up in the filter or in the exhaust duct. Under certain conditions, when lint blocks the flow of air, excessive heat build-up can cause a fire in some dryers. (more>) |
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Insurance Company, Reducing Clothes Dryer Fires Do you know that the clothes dryer can be a potential hazard for you and your family? If lint accumulates in the dryer vent, it could cause a fire in your home. (more>) |
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Dryer Fire Prevention Very few people realize the importance of clothes dryer fire prevention. However, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, there are an estimated annual 15,500 fires, 10 deaths and 10 injuries due to clothes dryer fires. (more>) |
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Clothes Dryers Can Cause Fires The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission estimates that in 1998, clothes dryers were associated with 15,600 fires, which resulted in 20 deaths and 370 injuries. Fires can occur when lint builds up in the dryer or in the exhaust duct. Lint can block the flow of air, cause excessive heat build-up, and result in a fire in some dryers. (more>) |
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Dryer Fires If accumulated lint clogs the vent, the dryer can overheat and a fire could. result. (more>) |
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| Clothes Dryer Tips What causes some clothes dryer fires? Lack of maintenance is a contributing factor. People just aren't cleaning lint traps as often as they should. (more>) |
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10 most common home defects Simple things such as cleaning out the lint trap in the clothes dryer can help prevent a fire. Out-of-date electrical systems can lead to fires and electric shock. (more>) |
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a Dryer Vent | THIS OLD HOUSE A quick and easy way to enhance the efficiency and safety of your clothes dryer. (more>) |
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and unattended clothes dryers can cause fires Fires can occur when lint builds up in the dryer or in the exhaust duct. (more>) |
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long exhaust vent could prove to be fire hazard According to the Web site and information supplied by the US Consumer Product Safety Commission, there are 15,500 fires, (more>) |