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You probably haven’t thought much about dryer lint except when you remember to clean this compartment of your clothes dryer every now and then. We don’t blame you. These fluffy little particles don’t seem too interesting. However, did you know that the humble lint causes approximately 2,900 house fires in the US each year, costing house owners millions of dollars in damages? Not to mention the emotional trauma.
Don’t forget to empty your lint tray (doing this will prevent fires!)
As long as you have a clothes dryer, you can’t escape from lint. With every cycle, lint accumulates and builds up in the lint trap. There are many reasons why you should practice the habit of cleaning your dryer lint trap as much as possible such as:
- The most crucial reason to clean your lint tray is to prevent fires. Lint is highly combustible. According to the US Fire Administration, lint causes a significant number of dryer vent fires in the US each year.
- If your lint tray becomes overloaded with lint, additional lint will deposit themselves into your machine’s vents and ductwork. In the long run, this reduces drying efficiency as it reduces airflow. Not only is this bad for energy efficiency, but your machine will also fail to properly dry your clothes.
- An overbuild-up of lint increases humidity levels around the vents. In the long run, mildew and mold will begin to grow between the walls and insulation which can be a threat to you and your family’s health.
