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Dryer fire prevention: lint filter and vent checks

Maintain the lint filter and keep the exhaust route clear.

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For household clothes-dryer users. Have the dryer manual and its recommended filter-cleaning tools. Stop and seek professional inspection if exhaust is obstructed or overheating occurs.

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Clean lint from the filter as directed before or after each load.
Keep the dryer area free of lint and look for a crushed or blocked vent duct.
Follow the manual's vent-cleaning schedule and leave inaccessible duct work to qualified personnel.
Connect the dryer directly to the appropriate wall outlet as instructed and stop use if there is overheating or a burning smell.

Your try-it-at-home checklist

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