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 ...

Why should you worry about lint buildup in your clothes dryer and its vent? The most obvious reason why is because removing the lint means your dryer will dry clothes more quickly and thus save you ...

One house was destroyed by a fire that started in the dryer vent. And another home was destroyed by a fire that started in a clothes dryer. Fire officials say lint had built up in the dryer's ducts ...

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 ...

Dear Readers: Did you know that dryer lint is a leading cause of home fires? Drying clothes in the clothes dryer is something almost everyone does without giving it a thought. You just drop the ...

Perhaps you’ve turned it on as you head out the door. You try to get one last load finished as you tuck into bed. But while you’re away or sleeping there could be a danger smoldering in your walls.

A lint-filled dryer vent is not just a lot of fluff. The clogged vent increases drying time and energy use, and worse, lint can cause dryer fires. Consumer Reports latest dryer tests found that ...

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