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How often does the US Fire Administration say to clean the dryer lint filter?

Before and after each cycle.

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  1. Once a month
  2. Once a season
  3. Before and after each cycle ✔

Why: USFA says to clean the lint filter before and after each cycle. Lint is flammable, and a clogged filter or vent traps heat.

Huh, didn't know that: USFA also says to check the venting system behind the dryer to make sure it is not damaged, crushed or restricted.

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Answer: Before and after each cycle. USFA says to clean the lint filter before and after each cycle. Lint is flammable, and a clogged filter or vent traps heat.

  1. US Fire Administration: Clothes Dryer Fire Safety www.usfa.fema.gov/downloads/pdf/publications/clothes_dryer_fire_safety_flyer.pdf
    Clean the lint filter before and after each cycle.
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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