Cleaning the dryer vent might not be something that's top of mind — especially if you've never done it before. But it's a task that's imperative, since a build-up of lint could cause a dryer fire if ...

Lint on your laundry is more than just a minor inconvenience. Tiny fibers can cling to clothes, making them look old and worn out. And besides the unsightly appearance, lint can also clog washing ...

More than 10,000 have been purchased in the past month. The transition of seasons is usually a time to give your home a much-needed refresh. And if a deep clean is on your agenda, you’ll want to ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. From long dry times and overheating to error codes and excessive lint buildup, there are a handful of ...

HOUSTON – Cleaning your dryer's lint screen is easy, but reaching all of that lint that falls down past the screen is next to impossible. The Lint Lizard that says it can snake down in your dryer and ...

A best-selling dryer cleaning kit is now on sale, and it’s more essential than you’d think. The 2-Piece Dryer Vent Cleaner Kit, an important household task that can help prevent dryer-related fires, ...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - The National Fire Protection Association says firefighters respond to more than 13,000 house fires each year caused by a common appliance - the dryer. The cause of many of these ...

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, ...

It's a myth that lint buildup in a dryer and vent indicates a bad lint filter or other problem. All dryer lint filters will allow small particles to pass through. Because the exhaust air is quite ...

Dryer lint is the accumulation of fibers from clothes that collect in the lint trap of a dryer. It is primarily composed of tiny pieces of fabric and fibers like cotton and wool. It might also contain ...