The single most common and universally recognized cause of residential clothes dryer fires is the failure to clean accumulated lint from the appliance and its exterior exhaust venting system. Over time, fine lint particles bypass the mesh lint trap, travel through the blower wheel, and build up inside the internal heating cabinet and along the entire length of the exhaust duct. When restricted airflow causes extreme heat to build up inside the enclosed housing, this highly flammable lint ignites. You can troubleshoot fire risks easily by inspecting your ventilation pathways. You can verify that your safety measures are effective when cleaning out the lint filter after every single load and thoroughly brushing out the rigid metal exhaust duct annually eliminates fire risks and keeps your home safe.
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