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, ...

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 ...

If you spend any time doing laundry, you already know that you’re supposed to clean out the lint trap every time you run a load through the dryer. But the task is more urgent than it may seem in the ...

Cleaning the dryer lint trap keeps the appliance running smoothly and reduces fire risk. Experts recommend cleaning the trap each time you put wet clothes in the dryer. Cleaning the trap before ...

That being said, lint buildup isn’t an immediate problem but one that can cause issues over time. According to Glenn Lewis, president of Mr. Appliance, a Neighborly company, lint gums up the inner ...

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 ...