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Clothes Dryer Safety Tips – A Homeowner’s Guide to a Safer, More Efficient Dryer & Home

5/16/2023

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All it takes is one week on the road without a washer and dryer and you’re thanking the heavens you’ve got these modern appliances in your home. They certainly make life easier – especially if you’ve got a big family.

But did you know that your clothes dryer could actually be a fire and carbon monoxide hazard if you skip routine maintenance?

It’s true. Lint and debris can build up in your dryer duct, causing your dryer to work overtime and creating potentially hazardous conditions – like dangerous levels of carbon monoxide or even a house fire.

In fact, each year, there are around 2,900 clothes dryer fires here in the U.S. – resulting in multiple deaths, around 100 injuries, and an estimated $35 million in property loss.

Here at the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA), we think those numbers are too high. We aim to reduce those numbers, which is why we created the C-DET® certification and put together some dryer safety tips from the NFPA for you.
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