Q: I had my clothes dryer serviced because my clothes took longer and longer to dry. The technician said to have the dryer vent checked because it might be clogged, and that makes the dryer less ...

It's important to clean your dryer vent regularly, but the task can be daunting at first glance. Luckily, there's plenty of ...

WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – Routine maintenance on your home’s dryer can help prevent a fire from igniting, as well as other complications from happening to your machine over the years. This week, the ...

Cleaning the dryer lint trap keeps the appliance running smoothly and reduces fire risk. Experts recommend cleaning the trap each time you put wet clothes in the dryer. Cleaning the trap before ...

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Q: I had my clothes dryer serviced because my clothes took longer and longer to dry. The technician said to have the dryer vent checked because it might be clogged and that makes the dryer less ...

It's a myth that lint buildup in a dryer and vent indicates a bad lint filter or other problem. All dryer lint filters will allow small particles to pass through. Because the exhaust air is quite ...

Lint on your laundry is more than just a minor inconvenience. Tiny fibers can cling to clothes, making them look old and worn out. And besides the unsightly appearance, lint can also clog washing ...

HOUSTON – Cleaning your dryer's lint screen is easy, but reaching all of that lint that falls down past the screen is next to impossible. The Lint Lizard that says it can snake down in your dryer and ...

One house was destroyed by a fire that started in the dryer vent. And another home was destroyed by a fire that started in a clothes dryer. Fire officials say lint had built up in the dryer's ducts ...