CHICAGO -- Clothes dryers are second only to stoves when it comes to causing house fires, and are responsible for hundreds of them every year in Illinois alone, but experts say these fires are ...

You risk a serious dryer fire when lint, poor materials, or a blocked, long run restricts airflow. Replace plastic or foil hoses, keep the duct short and straight, and clean the entire vent at least ...

The Lacey Fire Department is reminding people to clean their lint traps and vents because dryer lint is very flammable. Lacey Fire tweeted on Saturday that there are more than 10,000 dryer fires ...

"We now have peace of mind knowing everything is clean — especially after seeing how much lint had built up (there was a lot)." ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Experts recommend cleaning your dryer vent at least once a year, or more often if you have pets, use the dryer frequently, or have ...

Most homeowners picture kitchen flames or a tipped-over candle when they think about house fires. In reality, some of the most dangerous ignition points sit out of sight, buried in attics, crawl ...

SPOKANE, Wash.– The Spokane Fire Department says more than 16,000 residential fires started by dryers happen every year across the U.S. Spokane fire officials say checking your dryer vent often can ...

A fire in the clothes dryer of a home’s laundry room was extinguished by the Oceanside Fire Department Wednesday evening. A resident at the home at on the 3900 block of Alipaz Court called authorities ...

Ever wonder how often to clean dryer vents and how to do it? Keep your laundry in great shape and avoid house fires with ...

Clothes dryers are second only to stoves when it comes to causing house fires, but experts say these fires are preventable. Most people know to keep the lint traps inside their clothes dryer clean, ...