Developed in 19th-century England, the first mechanized clothes dryers were perforated barrels that rotated over flames. Today’s appliances are not so very different, at least in principle, with ...

Q: I need your advice. My clothes dryer stopped getting my clothes dry. The problem was traced to the vent line being squished behind the dryer. I was also told the flexible plastic pipe was inferior.

PITTSBURGH, July 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- "I thought there should be a kit to provide an easy and secure connection for clothes dryer ventilation," said an inventor, from Massena, N.Y., "so I invented ...

i would like to place a washer/dryer in my basement but there isnt a dryer vent or window near accesible to the dryer. does anyone have a solution to this problem (besides using a clothesline). I’ve ...

Question: My husband wants to vent our clothes dryer directly into our garage in an attempt to keep our cars warmer in the winter months. I think dryer vents should be directed outdoors. Can you ...

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 ...

If you find your dryer is not working as effectively as it should, there could be lint buildup in the vent. You can remedy ...

According to the National Fire Protection Association, fire departments across the United States responded to nearly 16,000 fires involving clothes dryers or washing machines each year between 2010 ...