Developed in 19th-century England, the first mechanized clothes dryers were perforated barrels that rotated over flames. Today's appliances are not so very different, at least in principle, with ...

Dear Jim: Our dryer runs longer than it used to and the utility room seems chilly. The dryer is pushed back in a corner with a bend in the duct. What can I do and should I install a vent cover or vent ...

Q. In a recent issue of our newspaper, one of your fellow writers said it was OK to vent an electric (NOT GAS) dryer indoors to gain heat and humidity with an indoor-outdoor venting system. I thought ...

I JUST NOTICED WHEN I WAS OUTDOORS THAT MY DRYER VENT FLAPPER DOES NOT SEAL WELL. ARE THERE ANY HIGH-QUALITY, YET INEXPENSIVE ONES THAT SEAL BETTER? CAN I DIRECT THE DRYER AIR INDOORS TO SAVE THE HEAT ...

Tumble dryers are a home appliance that many of us take for granted. We toss damp clothes in, and we get dry clothes out. End of story. But that’s not where the tale ends for some unfortunate ...

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 ...

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Discover how often to clean your dryer vent to keep your home safe and your laundry routine running smoothly. Experts recommend cleaning your dryer vent at least once a year, or more often if you have ...

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