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

Learning how to properly clean a dryer vent (and doing so regularly) will keep your dryer running smoothly—and ensure your laundry room doesn’t become potential a fire hazard.

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 ...

It’s a pretty simple task, assuming you can access the dryer vent by pulling the dryer away from the wall (if not, you’ll need to hire a professional). Always disconnect the dryer from its ...