Inspect the lint trap occasionally: If the lint screen is damaged, it may not capture lint effectively, allowing more to escape into the dryer. If that’s the case, replace the screen as soon as ...

In a Reddit post about dryer lint traps, a homeowner pointed out a peculiar hobby: “I collect [laundry lint] and use it to get the fire going in my fireplace. It’s highly flammable.” While this may ...

After you’ve inspected the lint trap on the dryer to ensure it’s functioning, disconnect the vent and clean it using a brush and vacuum. Once the vent is clean, it can be reconnected to the dryer.

And the lint trap is in the back of the inside of the dryer. It appears to be overfilled with gray lint. “That’s linty,” @lintawayductcleaning says, shocked.

With every load of laundry you do, your dryer vent takes on just a little more lint — even if you clean out the lint trap religiously. And that slow, gradual accumulation of lint can lead to a ...

A video revealing what appeared to be a shocking amount of lint buildup inside a laundry dryer vent has gone viral on TikTok, where it had received 21 million views as of 1 p.m. ET Friday.

The short answer is to maintain your dryer by cleaning the lint trap with each use and periodically cleaning out the vent and cabinet. To clean the cabinet, the first thing to do is to unplug the ...

Neglecting this habit can actually be a hazard to your home. Learn why it’s important to clean under the lint trap, plus how and how often to do it.