A dryer vent that's clogged with lint doesn't just reduce the appliance's efficiency—it is a potential fire hazard. Here’s ...

Vacuum cleaning a flexible aluminum dryer vent hose, to remove lint and prevent fire hazard. Focusing on the entrance. Photo: Benjamin Clapp/Getty Images. Dryer vent cleaning is a messy job.

Clogged dryer vents are a major fire hazard. If it’s been over a year since this chore has been completed, it’s a good idea to find out who cleans dryer vents as soon as possible.

Clean the vent duct behind your dryer using a vacuum cleaner hose. If you can’t get behind your dryer easily, there are vent cleaning accessories that can help. Vacuum up the lint around the ...

While you're at it, it’s smart to take the opportunity to inspect and clean the dryer vent. First, disconnect the vent hose from the back of the dryer and use a vacuum to remove any lint buildup. A ...

Larry and Charlotte called us from Cocoa because they saw our segment on cleaning out a dryer vent hose to get rid of lint buildup and reduce the risk of a fire, but they had a problem - they ...

A dryer duct or hose that's leaking air isn't just annoying. It can be dangerous to your home and your health. Luckily, it's an easy fix.

It turns out the Maytag dryer had a channel in the back for the up-to-an-over-the-top vent hose, but the Whirlpool dryer has no such channel—so the installers had to leave about 3.5 inches room ...

In fact, dirty dryer vents are the leading cause of domestic dryer fires, according to the US Fire Administration.So you’ll want to clean your machine’s dryer vent at least once a year.