09/23/2026
HomePrepHack: A quick dryer-vent safety check to help prevent fires.
1) Pull out the lint trap and clear out the built-up lint.
2) Disconnect the vent hose and vacuum the duct to remove trapped lint.
3) Reassemble, run a 1-minute test cycle, and watch for steady airflow.
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