02/23/2024
Leading Cause of Home Fires: Dryer Vents
According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), there are an average each year of 15,970 home structure fires involving a clothes dryer or washing machine. The vast majority of these fires (92%) involved clothes dryers. These fires caused annual averages of 13 deaths, 444 injuries, and $238 million in direct property damage.
One-third (32 percent) of dryer fires were caused by a failure to clean. These fires appear to be mainly caused by lint build-up, as 27 percent of dryer fires started when dust, fiber, or lint ignited.
There are four tasks homeowners can tackle to avoid dryer fires:
1. Clean the Lint Filter
2. Replace Accordion-Style Ducts
3. Clean the Dryer Duct Annually (at Least)
4. Handle Chemical Stains with Care
In the event that a fire does start, try to turn off the dryer and keep the dryer door closed to limit its oxygen supply — a fire needs oxygen to keep it going. Immediately dial 911.
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