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In a recent article put forth by the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI), the National Fire Protection Association reported that 1 out of every 21 home structure fires was related to a dryer or washing machine, with dryers accounting for 92% of incidents. The leading cause of home clothes dryer and washer fires was failure to clean (29 percent), followed by unclassified mechanical failure or malfunction (23 percent). Thirteen percent were caused by some type of electrical failure or short circuit. Quick Tip: rinse out your dryer lint filter at least every 6 months. Most people think that because they clean off the lint between running the dryer that they're safe. The materials used in dryer sheets have been shown to leave a layer of film on filters however; sometimes it's so bad that water won't even run through the mesh. To access more facts and tips, go to http://www.nfpa.org/, click on Research and Reports, Fact Sheets, Appliance. |