Clothes dryers
Lint is fuel. Clean it out every time.
- Clean the lint filter before or after every load.
- Have the dryer vent cleaned out once a year.
- Don't run the dryer when you leave home or go to bed.
- Keep the area around the dryer clear of things that can burn.
In an emergency, always call 911.
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