After tackling multiple loads of laundry, cleaning the washing machine and dryer is likely the last chore you want to take on. However, keeping these appliances in mint condition is the secret to ...

Brush inside of a very dirty dryer vent overflowing with lint - Jodijacobson/Getty Images We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. You may remember to clean your lint trap, but what ...

Cleaning your dryer vent is essential for keeping your dryer running optimally. Too much lint buildup can eventually lead to a dryer fire. A vent brush and vacuum hose attachment provide the most ...

Consider this a spring cleaning wake-up call: Blowing off dryer maintenance can cost you time, money, clothes, and even your house if you’re not vigilant. A neglected dryer poses a serious fire hazard ...

After tackling multiple loads of laundry, cleaning the washing machine and dryer is likely the last chore you want to take on. However, keeping these appliances in mint condition is the secret to ...

We take dryer vents for granted. The venting concept is simple enough: It allows moist, hot air a direct path to the exterior of the house. Putting a vent in correctly can be tricky, but if you do it ...

Dear Ken: I think I need to clean out my dryer vent. What’s the most efficient way to do this? Buddy First, the good news. If there is lint accumulation it is most likely at each end—just behind the ...

CHICAGO -- Clothes dryers are second only to stoves when it comes to causing house fires, and are responsible for hundreds of them every year in Illinois alone, but experts say these fires are ...

FARMINGTON HILLS, MI--(Marketwired - Apr 21, 2014) - According to Dryer Vent Wizard (DVW) technicians, birds' nests are frequently a source of clogged dryer vents and customer calls for service during ...

Question: We are trying to tighten up our home for the winter and are tracking down and eliminating sources of drafts. The doors and windows were no problem, but we noticed a draft coming from our ...

What Happens If You Don't Clean Dryer Vents? According to Dryer Vent HQ, dryer vents are responsible for how effective your appliance is. When a vent is blocked because it's full of lint, the dryer ...