Ever wonder how often to clean dryer vents and how to do it? Keep your laundry in great shape and avoid house fires with these dryer maintenance tips.

You risk a serious dryer fire when lint, poor materials, or a blocked, long run restricts airflow. Replace plastic or foil ...

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, ...

Be honest: Do you clean your clothes dryer's lint screen after every load you dry? Do you also clean out your dryer's vent? Area experts say the screen should be cleaned after every cycle to help ...

When it comes to home maintenance, one of the most neglected appliances might be the clothes dryer. Outside of discarding the lint (which you should always do, by the way), learning how to clean a ...

• Use a dryer fabric softener sheet to remove the lint from the filter. • Add HOT water into a sink. • Add liquid dish soap. • Place Filter into the water to let soak for 10-20 minutes. • Use a soft ...

Cleaning your dryer vent is essential for keeping your dryer running optimally. Too much lint buildup can eventually lead to a dryer fire. A vent brush and vacuum hose attachment provide the most ...

Many parents may not realize the importance of regularly checking and cleaning the dryer lint trap. While most people understand that the lint trap is designed to catch lint and debris from clothes, ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Cassidy was an updates editor whose main responsibility is to write and edit ...

1. Clean it after every use. You should clean the lint trap in your dryer before or after every use. It’s a good habit to get into, even for small loads. If you make it part of your routine, you’ll be ...