Dryer cleaning probably isn’t at the top of your list of fun things to do, but it’s actually pretty simple and can make your dryer last much longer. When bits of fluff and fuzz from clothes and linens ...

I’m always telling you how important it is to keep your dryer lint filter clean because the lint builds up on it. You should clean that after every load. And I use a used dryer fabric softener sheet ...

I've always said that cleaning your dryer vent twice a year — with the daylight savings time changes — is an easy, and very satisfying chore. Some experts recommend doing it quarterly. Unfortunately, ...

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Dryer fires are more common than you think. Use these tips to improve your dry cycles and avoid any mishaps. Alina Bradford CNET Contributor Alina Bradford has been writing how-tos, tech articles and ...

Households have been urged to clean tumble dryer filters in an effort to prevent serious fires from breaking out. There have been 3,200 tumble dryer fires in England over the past five years, ...

Watch out for overheating, short circuits, and faulty motors. When you think of household fire hazards, candles, cooking mishaps, and heating equipment (such as space heaters) are likely on your radar ...

Who really thinks about cleaning their hair dryer? We're willing to bet very few of us. But it is important to clean your hair dryer from time to time, especially if you're someone who blow dries your ...