- Inspect and clean all lint buildup from the lint filter regularly. It is important to note that over a period of time, dryer vents fill with small particles of lint that pass through or around the lint filter.
- A fire can occur if excessive lint deposits collect in the dryer or the exhaust duct.
- Lint can actually block the flow of heated air causing excessive heat buildup, which could result in a fire.
- It is estimated by the Consumer Product Safety Commission that there are approximately 15,000 dryer related fires each year.