You, like the rest of us, like your clothes to smell fresh and be soft so you throw in a dryer sheet designed specifically to do just that.
Problem is the dryer sheet may not only be sending your dryer to a premature death but might actually be dangerous. Why? Because those dryer sheets, over time, deposit a thin film over the lint filter that isn’t visible to the naked eye but that can cause your dryer to have to work harder and harder and may actually cause it to overheat (burning out the dryer or starting a fire).
Test your lint filter… take it out and drip water on it. The water should go straight through; if it doesn’t it’s because of the waxy build up.
To remedy the problem, just put together a maintenance schedule that includes washing the lint filter with soap and water and an old toothbrush.
It will not only extend the life of your dryer but also potentially prevent a fire.
For additional tips and hints on dryer maintenance and safety check out safetyathome.com’s “Dryer fires and how to prevent them“
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