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The clothes dryer is found in almost every home. We use it weekly if not daily. Its main purpose is to take the heat and moisture out of your clothes. If clothing is still damp at the end of a typical ...

On the long list of annoying household chores, cleaning the dryer vent must be near the top. Located at the back of the machine, the dryer vent is the ductwork that takes hot, humid air from the ...

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 ...

According to the National Fire Protection Association, fire departments across the United States responded to nearly 16,000 fires involving clothes dryers or washing machines each year between 2010 ...