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 ...

Lint buildup in your dryer vent can cause your dryer to run poorly and even lead to a house fire. Clean it out annually with ...

Q: I need your advice. My clothes dryer stopped getting my clothes dry. The problem was traced to the vent line being squished behind the dryer. I was also told the flexible plastic pipe was inferior.

PITTSBURGH, July 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- "I thought there should be a kit to provide an easy and secure connection for clothes dryer ventilation," said an inventor, from Massena, N.Y., "so I invented ...

Q: My clothes dryer outdoor vent flapper makes a vibrating noise when it’s windy. It probably doesn’t seal well and lets a lot of cold air blow indoors through my dryer. What can I do to improve the ...

It’s easy to think of your clothes dryer as a set-it-and-forget-it type of appliance. But before you start your next load tumbling and walk away, consider this: When was the last time you cleaned out ...

According to the National Fire Protection Association, fire departments across the United States responded to nearly 16,000 fires involving clothes dryers or washing machines each year between 2010 ...