This basic maintenance can protect your clothes from damage, save energy, and most importantly, prevent a fire Cleaning the ...

Firefighters with the Carmel Fire Department say clogged dryer vents are a common risk that homeowners often forget.

Our cleaning pros say a little maintenance goes a long way to speed up drying time, improve your machine's energy efficiency, and prevent a major fire hazard.

The dryer's exterior vent was blocked by snow and ice, which could have trapped hot air inside the wall — so hot that the insulation caught fire. "It wasn't even on my radar because I thought I ...

(A rigid metal duct provides better airflow.) Make sure your outside vent cover opens while the dryer is operating and you can feel air flowing through it. If your dryer takes too long to dry ...

The dryer's exterior vent was blocked by snow and ice, which could have trapped hot air inside the wall — so hot that the insulation caught fire. "It wasn't even on my radar because I thought I was ...