Cleaning the dryer vent improves the machine’s drying time and reduces fire hazard risk. Do this annually to keep it running ...

CR's testing and survey data gather valuable information not just about dryer performance but also about how to maintain your ...

Let’s be honest: Doing laundry is not fun. Having to lug all your clothes to the laundry room, wash them, dry them ... out ...

Here are some easy ways to save energy and money on heating bills. These fixes are inexpensive and you'll recoup savings in ...

Simply opening a window, or the window vents, will allow the air to circulate and escape. Using a heated dryer or drying on ...

Higher Upfront Cost: While often more efficient, gas dryers tend to have a higher initial cost than electric models, may require a dedicated gas line, and are at the mercy of the gas prices.

Break up this laundry room party as soon as it gets started, because excessive vibration can damage the alignment of your washer’s drum and significantly decrease its lifespan. The most common cause ...

Additionally, a pocket-size laundry room divided the space ... cabinet with pocketing doors to house the stacked washer and ...

An Oceanside Fire Department truck. Courtesy of the department A fire in the clothes dryer of a home's laundry room was extinguished by the Oceanside Fire ...

Other firefighters removed smoke from the laundry room and shut off the electricity ... Oceanside residents to clean their dryer’s filter and vents to avoid the risk of a clothes dryer fire.

So, just stay calm and gently herd it outside — or cover it with a pail, then call a professional. Snakes love dryer vents because they are warm, especially when running. They find warm environments ...