When it comes to home maintenance, some tasks are easy to overlook—and cleaning the dryer vent often falls into that category. But this is one of those jobs you’ll want to tackle; not just because it ...

You risk a serious dryer fire when lint, poor materials, or a blocked, long run restricts airflow. Replace plastic or foil hoses, keep the duct short and straight, and clean the entire vent at least ...

If clothes dryers are not maintained, they could potentially be dangerous. Fire officials say they respond to a lot of dryer fires. And sometimes those calls can end in death. Just Thursday we saw a ...

Dear Readers: In this summer heat, the last thing we may be thinking about is the clothes dryer, but think again. Here are some hints to keep the dryer operating efficiently and safely, courtesy of ...

Many parents may not realize the importance of regularly checking and cleaning the dryer lint trap. While most people understand that the lint trap is designed to catch lint and debris from clothes, ...

Q: I had my clothes dryer serviced because my clothes took longer and longer to dry. The technician said to have the dryer vent checked because it might be clogged and that makes the dryer less ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo., Nov. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- How often should homeowners clean their dryer vents to keep their homes safe and their appliances efficient? According to a HelloNation article, ...

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCT) Insurance Commissioner and State Fire Marshal Mike Causey urges families to take precautions to prevent home fires caused by clothes dryers. “You can never be overprepared when it ...

Save your dryer lint for birds looking for soft materials to line their nests. Put it in a mesh bag and hang it from a tree ...