Few household chores are as crucial and often overlooked as cleaning the lint trap in your clothes dryer. The lint trap is used to catch the majority of the lint from your laundry before it gets into ...

While you’re likely accustomed to cleaning out the lint trap after each dryer cycle, there’s another critical area that needs regular attention—the space just underneath the lint trap. Lint, dust, ...

The U.S. Fire Administration reports that clothes dryers cause more than 15,000 fires annually. Here’s how to fireproof your dryer. Clean the dryer lint screen before and after each use. Use a vacuum ...

Tired of pulling out damp clothes from the dryer? You may need to learn how to clean a dryer vent. Much like washing machine upkeep, this laundry room maintenance chore should be part of your regular ...

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When we think about dryer maintenance, most of us just clean out the lint filter and call it a day. However, if you really want your dryer to run efficiently—and more importantly, safely—doing a quick ...

Dryer fires are more common than you think. Use these tips to improve your dry cycles and avoid any mishaps. Alina Bradford CNET Contributor Alina Bradford has been writing how-tos, tech articles and ...