I'm throwing down for a washer and dryer this week, and as I live in an apartment there's a couple of requirements for what I can use. 1) the dryer has to be electric (no problem, I've a 240V ...

Most dryer vent installations cost between $80 and $1,000 for labor and materials. The length of vent, the material selected, the type of vent, and local labor rates will be the biggest factors in ...

It was a blessing in disguise. A few years ago, an electrician friend was called to a home because the monthly utility bill had gone through the roof without explanation. After performing typical ...

I recently moved into a condo that included a stacked washer/dryer combo. The dryer has one of those “lint catchers” that you fill with water and is supposed to catch lint and reduce humidity. For the ...

Did you know that your dryer is more likely to cause a fire in January than at any other time of the year? Here's how to keep ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Cassidy was an updates editor whose main responsibility is to write and edit ...

Dryers are often overlooked areas to clean, but they should definitely be on your list to tackle this season. Luckily, the ...

QDEAR TIM: My husband wants to vent our clothes dryer into our garage to keep our cars warmer in the winter. I think dryer vents should be directed outdoors. Can you settle this debate? -- Cindy R., ...