A dryer vent with lots of lint buildup inside it - Ursula Page/Shutterstock Cleaning your dryer vent might not be on your weekly chore list, but every now and again, there comes a time when you wish ...

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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, ...

Tumble dryers are a home appliance that many of us take for granted. We toss damp clothes in, and we get dry clothes out. End of story. But that’s not where the tale ends for some unfortunate ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Believe it or not, fall is the best time of year to clean your dryer vent. The reason ...