Lint in Clothes Dryer Catches Fire in Cottage Grove Home?

5/16/2023 (Permalink)

We are leaders in fire damage restoration services in Lane County.

Yes, lint in clothes dryers can cause fires. Our local Springfield and East Lane County team restores fire damage every year in Cottage Grove, and sometimes the fire is the result of a malfunctioning home appliance. According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), 2900 home clothes dryer fires are reported each year. Failure to clean the dryer is the leading cause of clothes dryer fires.

FEMA offers these clothes dryer safety tips:

• Follow these simple safety tips to prevent a clothes dryer fire in your home
• Have your dryer installed and serviced by a professional
• Do not use the dryer without a lint filter. Clean the lint filter before and after each cycle.
• Do not forget to clean the back of the dryer where lint can build up
• Check the venting system behind the dryer to make sure that it is not damaged, crushed, or restricted
• Make sure that the outdoor vent covering opens when the dryer is operating.

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When your home or commercial business in Cottage Grove has fire damage, our Springfield and East Lane County professionals are Here to Help. ® We are trained and certified to restore fire, smoke, and soot damage “Like it never even happened.” Call us today at 541-741-7925.

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