Lint Traps & Screens
Your dryer lint trap helps to protect your clothes dryer and house by capturing all the loose lint and debris when drying clothing. After years of use, it is not uncommon for a lint trap or screen to become worn and possibly even have a few holes in it. This allows small amounts of lint and other debris to travel throughout your dryer, but who cares? You might be wondering, “What can a few dust bunnies do?’
The unfortunate answer is, a lot of damage. Lint is often used as a starter for campfires and pyrotechnics due to its high flammability and surface area. If stray lint happens to get near your dryer’s heating element, it could quickly combust into a nasty house fire. In fact, each year house fires caused by dryers cause over $200 million dollars in the United States. Make sure your dryer vent screens and lint traps are well maintained, and replace them immediately if you notice any holes or tears.
At Edgewater Parts, we have dryer lint traps, screens and filters for all the top brands, including Whirlpool, Kenmore, Frigidaire, Electrolux, GE, LG, Samsung Maytag and more. Get a replacement lint screen for your appliance, and rest easy knowing your clothes will look sparkling clean without sparking any fires.
Learn more about home dryer fires here: https://www.nfpa.org/-/media/Files/News-and-Research/Fire-statistics-and-reports/US-Fire-Problem/osdryer.ashx
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