Discover how often to clean your dryer vent to keep your home safe and your laundry routine running smoothly. Learn the signs of buildup and why this chore matters.

In a Reddit post about dryer lint traps, a homeowner pointed out a peculiar hobby: “I collect [laundry lint] and use it to get the fire going in my fireplace. It’s highly flammable.” While this may ...

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When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Learning to clean a dryer vent is worth the effort to speed up the laundry process. Let’s face it ...

It’s easy to think of your clothes dryer as a set-it-and-forget-it type of appliance. But before you start your next load tumbling and walk away, consider this: When was the last time you cleaned out ...

Having laundry in your house is one of the great small luxuries of the modern age. Being able to just toss soiled clothing and linens into two magic cubes and get clean, dry stuff back a short time ...

Dryer fires tend to rise during the winter months as thicker clothing and blankets are washed and dried more frequently. Fire ...

I've always said that cleaning your dryer vent twice a year — with the daylight savings time changes — is an easy, and very satisfying chore. Some experts recommend doing it quarterly. Unfortunately, ...

Q: Our home is 3 years old, custom built and has always had a laundry problem. The clothes in the dryer never become completely dry, no matter how long we run the dryer. Recently, while cleaning ...

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 ...