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 ...

Tumble dryers are a home appliance that many of us take for granted. We toss damp clothes in, and we get dry clothes out. End of story. But that’s not where the tale ends for some unfortunate ...

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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 your dryer is in the basement and the basement is underground, run duct up the exterior wall and out the rim joist. Set the vent a minimum of 12 inches above the outside ground. Pro tip: Use no ...

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 ...

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