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Dryer safety tips
The leading cause of home clothes dryer
and washer fires is failure to clean them.
Safety tips
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Have your dryer installed and serviced
by a professional.
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Do not use the dryer without a lint
filter.
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Make sure you clean the lint filter
before or after each load of laundry. Remove lint that has collected
around the drum.
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Rigid or flexible metal venting
material should be used to sustain proper air flow and drying time.
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Make sure the air exhaust vent pipe is
not restricted and the outdoor vent flap will open when the dryer is
operating. Once a year, or more often if you notice that it is taking longer
than normal for your clothes to dry, clean lint out of the vent pipe or have
a dryer lint removal service do it for you.
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Keep dryers in good working order. Gas
dryers should be inspected by a professional to make sure that the gas line
and connection are intact and free of leaks.
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Make sure the right plug and outlet
are used and that the machine is connected properly.
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Follow the manufacturer’s operating
instructions and don’t overload your dryer.
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Turn the dryer off if you leave home
or when you go to bed.
Download these NFPA safety tips on washers and dryers. (PDF,
105 KB)
Candle safety tips
Candles may be pretty to look at but
they are a cause of home fires — and home fire deaths. Remember, a candle is an
open flame, which means that it can easily ignite anything that can burn.
Safety tips
Candle with care
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Blow out all candles when you leave
the room or go to bed. Avoid the use of candles in the bedroom and other
areas where people may fall asleep.
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Keep candles at least 12 inches away
from anything that can burn.
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Think about using flameless candles in
your home. They look and smell like real candles.
If you do burn candles, make sure that
you...
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Use candle holders that are
sturdy, and won’t tip over easily.
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Put candle holders on a
sturdy, uncluttered surface.
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Light candles carefully. Keep
your hair and any loose clothing away from the flame.
- Don’t burn a candle all the way down
— put it out before it gets too close to the
holder or container.
- Never use a candle if oxygen
is used in the home.
- Have flashlights and
battery-powered lighting
ready to use during a power
outage. Never use candles.
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