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Read a study that said 30% of dryer fires start from lint in the vent hose
Found it in a fire safety report from the National Fire Protection Association. Makes me double check every vent connection now, even on simple service calls. How often do you guys find clogged vents that the customer had no idea about?
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jessica_robinson235h agoMost Upvoted
Actually, that stat is about all dryer fires, not just the vent hose. The lint can build up inside the dryer itself too, especially around the motor or heating element. I've pulled dryers apart where the whole bottom drum area was packed solid with fluffy lint the owner never saw. It's scary how fast that stuff can catch from just one spark.
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grant.zara2h ago
My dryer just became a lot more terrifying.
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