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How often should you clean the lint filter in your clothes dryer?

Clean your dryer's lint filter every single load, not just when it looks full.

  1. Once a month
  2. When it looks full
  3. Every load ✔

Why: A dirty lint filter raises the chance of a dryer fire. The U.S. Fire Administration says to clean it before and after every load. The vent that carries the hot air outside needs cleaning too.

Huh, didn't know that: The vent that carries the hot air outside needs cleaning too.

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I saw my husband trip and fall while carrying a laundry basket full of ironed clothes. I watched it all unfold.
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Sources

  1. U.S. Fire Administration: Clothes Dryer Fire Safety flyer https://www.usfa.fema.gov/downloads/pdf/publications/clothes_dryer_fire_safety_flyer.pdf
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