In fact, dirty dryer vents are the leading cause of domestic dryer fires, according to the US Fire Administration. So you’ll want to clean your machine’s dryer vent at least once a year.

Larry and Charlotte called us from Cocoa because they saw our segment on cleaning out a dryer vent hose to get rid of lint buildup and reduce the risk of a fire, but they had a problem - they ...

We'll show you how to clean your dryer vent, and how often you should do it. If you want to avoid expensive repairs, here are 10 things you should never put in the dryer.

Next remove any metal tape or clamps keeping the dryer vent pipe fixed to its exhaust. If it's easier you might only want to remove material attaching the vent to the duct inside the wall.

Carefully reattach your vent hose to the dryer, then attach it to the wall. If you aren’t already using dryer tube clamps to seal off the connection, we highly recommend you go get some. When ...

Tinfoil-coated dryer hose is OK for short distances, but anything over 8 feet in length should be rigid metal pipe. • Do not vent the warm, moist air to the interior of the home.

In fact, dirty dryer vents are the leading cause of domestic dryer fires, according to the US Fire Administration. So you’ll want to clean your machine’s dryer vent at least once a year.