If your dryer is in the basement and the basement is underground, run duct up the exterior wall and out the rim joist. Set the vent a minimum of 12 inches above the outside ground. Pro tip: Use no ...

After tackling multiple loads of laundry, cleaning the washing machine and dryer is likely the last chore you want to take on. However, keeping these appliances in mint condition is the secret to ...

Welcome to Your Place Inside and Out, where F.H. Furr gives local homeowners important tips on safety, efficiency, and saving money. Dryer vent cleaning is a crucial aspect of home maintenance that is ...

It was a blessing in disguise. A few years ago, an electrician friend was called to a home because the monthly utility bill had gone through the roof without explanation. After performing typical ...

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 ...

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 ...

QDEAR TIM: My husband wants to vent our clothes dryer into our garage to keep our cars warmer in the winter. I think dryer vents should be directed outdoors. Can you settle this debate? -- Cindy R., ...

AUSTIN, Texas — As more home fires are sparking this winter season, firefighters are reminding people that one appliance in their home could be a fire hazard without proper maintenance: dryers.

Empty the lint trap after every use and run small loads of similar materials to help it work faster. Swap from dryer sheets to dryer balls to speed up drying times and prevent residue buildup. Clean ...