The U.S. Fire Administration reported that between 2002-2004 that clothes dryer fires where responsible for about 12,700 U.S. residential fires, fifteen deaths, 400 injuries and $99 Million in property damage annually. New home construction trends place clothes dryers and washing machines in areas of conveniences for the home owner but are more hazardous areas such as bedrooms, second-floor hallways, bathrooms, and kitchens. A full report is found here



“Failure to clean” is the leading factor contributing to clothes dryer fires in residential buildings

• CPSC Safety Alert - Over Heated Clothes Dryers Cause Fires
• National Fire Data System - Dryer Safety Tips
• Chimney Safety Institute of America Website - Safety Tips
• Montgomery Co. - Clothes Dryer Fire Safety Tips
• Cushmen Insurance Group - Dryer Vents Fire: The #1 Cause of House Fires!
• Videos & Links of current Clothes Dryer fires here in San Antonio & Nationally
• How to Dry Clothes Fast