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Electric Dryer Fire and Circulation Air
Posted by: DumbCowpoke (IP Logged)
Date: July 29, 2008 08:51PM
Can anyone comment on the potential impact or role of restricted air flow into a small utility room where an electric dryer is installed on the operation of the dryer possible relation to fire cause?
Unlike a gas dryer, electric dryers do not require 'combustion air' but do require intake air to be drawn in, heated by the electric heating element and, discharged through the exhaust port.
If, the louvered air intake opening on the utility room door is significantly or completely blocked (say by a blanket, or article of clothing), would this minimal air intake or blockage, cause the dryer to overheat and possible result in a fire. If so, what would be the likely or probably failure scenario?
Joe M. Ellington, IAAI-CFI & NAFI-CFEI
Regional Fire Division Manager
Rimkus Consulting Group
8 Greenway Plaza - Suite 500
Houston, TX 77046
713-621-3550 Ext. 263
832-767-9120
Be well, do good work, and stay in touch!
Unlike a gas dryer, electric dryers do not require 'combustion air' but do require intake air to be drawn in, heated by the electric heating element and, discharged through the exhaust port.
If, the louvered air intake opening on the utility room door is significantly or completely blocked (say by a blanket, or article of clothing), would this minimal air intake or blockage, cause the dryer to overheat and possible result in a fire. If so, what would be the likely or probably failure scenario?
Joe M. Ellington, IAAI-CFI & NAFI-CFEI
Regional Fire Division Manager
Rimkus Consulting Group
8 Greenway Plaza - Suite 500
Houston, TX 77046
713-621-3550 Ext. 263
832-767-9120
Be well, do good work, and stay in touch!
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