re: I HAVE a lint screen, but some lint gets through and out the flue. This clogs the flue.

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ebnelson — 12/8/2004 6:18:02 PM (archived)

My bet is that it is possibly rusted out or is not fitting into the slot it needs to securely guide the lint frame.
Please do check this and cure it asap. The fire hazard is very high.
Ed

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Really OFF TOPIC: Cleaning the clothes dryer vent. - David F Mayer - 12/7/2004 10:18:55 PM
- You are missing a lint screen and have a very high fire risk - ebnelson - 12/7/2004 10:38:33 PM
  - I HAVE a lint screen, but some lint gets through and out the flue. This clogs the flue. (n/t) - David F Mayer - 12/8/2004 6:57:27 AM
    - re: I HAVE a lint screen, but some lint gets through and out the flue. This clogs the flue. - ebnelson - 12/8/2004 6:18:02 PM
    - Read "functional" lint screen. A lint screen which screens out lint. - Bowser - 12/8/2004 7:30:26 AM
- Geez, my dryer has an easy-to-clean lint filter built into it. (n/t) - Tom Brosz - 12/7/2004 10:31:58 PM

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