ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - The National Fire Protection Association says firefighters respond to more than 13,000 house fires each year caused by a common appliance - the dryer. The cause of many of these ...

Eight creative ways to reuse and recycle dryer lint for projects and crafts like fire starters, paper, yarn, and gardening.

More lint in winter? Yep, it’s a thing. Here, experts explain why.

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 ...

You know the basics of how to clean a dryer. In fact, you clear the lint trap on your dryer after every load and even use a lint brush to remove the excess fuzz that slips through the cracks. But ...

WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – Routine maintenance on your home’s dryer can help prevent a fire from igniting, as well as other complications from happening to your machine over the years. This week, the ...

A woman, who claimed she didn't know to clean her dryer lint trap, discovered it completely full after her neighbor came over to help her with her dryer troubles, igniting a discussion about cleaning ...

Linda Says: Lint builds up on the trap and causes a blockage, which prevents the air from flowing through it. This slows down the drying of clothes, wasting energy and time. It can also contribute to ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Help your dryer dry clothes more effectively and lessen the chance of fire by doing this. Linda Says: Why Clean It? Lint builds up on the trap and causes a blockage, ...

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 ...