A lint-filled dryer vent is not just a lot of fluff. The clogged vent increases drying time and energy use, and worse, lint can cause dryer fires. Consumer Reports latest dryer tests found that ...

Clear the lint, boost performance.

Cleaning the lint screen every load remains the first line of defense, but deeper cleaning should happen periodically as well ...

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 ...

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Is it time to deal with your dryer vent build-up? It may be time to check your dryer if your clothes haven't been drying as fast as they used to. Your lint trap may need a helping hand. Featured Video ...

While you’re likely accustomed to cleaning out the lint trap after each dryer cycle, there’s another critical area that needs regular attention—the space just underneath the lint trap. Lint, dust, ...

Consider this your reminder to clear the lint out of your dryer vent!

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CHICAGO -- Clothes dryers are second only to stoves when it comes to causing house fires, and are responsible for hundreds of them every year in Illinois alone, but experts say these fires are ...