We don't hear much about dryer fires these days, probably due to the multiple safety devices built into today's products, but the potential for fire is still there. Now obviously, the homeowner in this article was not following proper use and care of their dryer, but even if you clean the trap after every load, lint can still find it's way into the venting and cabinet. Lint in the vent results in a restriction of airflow which not only results in longer drying times, but increases the potential for lint buildup in the vent. The pattern continues until something is done to resolve the problem, the dryer stops heating, or something worse. If you want to decrease your chances of fire damage, or just an expensive service call, contact a trusty appliance professional that can do some preventative maintenance on your dryer, and clean the venting as well. A little money today can save you big time down the road. - Me

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HOLLAND -- A lint-packed clothes dryer sparked a Tuesday morning fire that sent two people -- whom firefighters plucked from a second-story roof -- to the hospital, authorities said.

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