how does lint filter cause fire
The dryer lint is the fuel a fire needs. The appliance itself is the heat source a fuel needs to produce a fire. Oxygen is present naturally. What is needed at this point to cause a fire is the chemical chain reaction between the oxygen, the heat source and the fuel when it reaches its ignition temperature. If the blocked dryer vent does not allow the heat to escape and the small surface area of the lint reaches its ignition temperature; a fire can occur.. On our to-do list this weekend, is to once again clean out our dryerâs lint trap and vent, from the appliance to the outside of the house.