Clothes On Top Of Dryer Fire Hazard. Believe it or not one of the biggest fire hazards in your home is your clothes dryer. Clothing that has been soiled by volatile chemicals like gasoline cleaning agents or even large amounts of cooking oil should not be dried in a clothes dryer.
Fire caused by spontaneous combustion of oily laundry is a serious yet relatively unknown hazard facing businesses. Clothes that have come in contact with flammable substances like gasoline paint thinner or similar solvents should be laid outside to dry then can be washed and dried as usual. Lint accumulation in the dryer and in the dryer vent can reduce airflow and create a highly flammable fuel source.
As clothes are dried lint is produced as water is removed.
The scope of the hazard has been difficult to quantify due to the difficult nature of determining the causes of fires. There are many other brands whose washers and dryers got recalled due to fire burn or shock hazards. Cleaning up dust and lint may be a hassle but vacuuming it up is easier than dealing with the aftermath of a fire. The scope of the hazard has been difficult to quantify due to the difficult nature of determining the causes of fires.