Maintaining your dryer vent can have many benefits, according to Black Goose Chimney of Newport News. Keeping the flammable lint cleaned out of the vent will reduce your risk of having a fire.

Most homeowners have wrestled with dryer vents in one way or another -- from ductwork that stubbornly refuses to stay ...

MECHANICSBURG, Pa (WHTM) – Abc27 has received new information in our investigation that revealed Charter Homes did not follow building code when installing second floor dryer vents in the Walden ...

Consider this a spring cleaning wake-up call: Blowing off dryer maintenance can cost you time, money, clothes, and even your house if you’re not vigilant. A neglected dryer poses a serious fire hazard ...

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 ...

Q. I remember an article you wrote many years ago about vent buckets not being allowed for clothes dryers. My condo has no outside vent for the dryer, so I've always used a vent bucket. My question is ...

Some of the homes in the Walden neighborhood, in Silver Spring Township, were not built to code. “I would think it is everybody prior to 2013 with a second-floor laundry,” said Sam Boyd, a homeowner.

Discover how often to clean your dryer vent to keep your home safe and your laundry routine running smoothly. Experts recommend cleaning your dryer vent at least once a year, or more often if you have ...

Q: I’m hoping you can help me with a design problem we are having with the location of the dryer in my home. We live in a berm house with a slab foundation, and the laundry is roughly 10 feet from an ...

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 ...