Washer & Dryers

If you purchased a Kenmore dryer and are ready to install it in your home, the final step to installing the dryer is connecting the dryer hose. The dryer hose directs the lint and moisture out of...

Moving heavy appliances can be a daunting task for many homeowners. You need to get your clothes dryer from your old home to your new one, but the machine is big, bulky and heavy. You want to make...

As a rule, it's not a good idea to exhaust any home appliance, plumbing line or anything else into your attic. A clothes dryer is a case in point, and exhausting one into an attic can affect not...

The heating element, thermostat and other heating-related components can be found inside the back of most dryer models. For this reason it is necessary to know how to remove the back of a dryer....

The thermo fuse on a Maytag dryer is the second leading cause of the dryer not heating. When the dryer reaches a certain "trip" temperature, the thermo fuse will shut electricity flow off to the...

As the seasons change and the years pass, your outside dryer vent takes a beating. You should learn how to change a dryer vent when the damage starts to affect your dryer's performance. When the...

When your clothes are taking a long time to dry or seem to be damp it may be time to clean the dryer exhaust. It does not take long once you know how to unclog a dryer exhaust. Dryer cleaning kits...

The dryer vent allows the dryer to expel moist air from the dryer. When the dryer vent is in need of repair, it can cause the dryer to take longer to dry your clothes. A damaged dryer vent could...

Heat created by a clothes dryer can safely be captured with a special attachment to the dryer vent pipe. Monitor a build-up of moisture when venting the dryer indoors. The filter unit will reduce...

The Whirlpool clothes dryer is built to last and give you years of dependable service. The dryer does not require heavy maintenance. If you keep it clean and keep the airflow open, your dryer...

When you change residences or move appliances to a new room. you must vent the clothes dryer to the outside of the house. Select the most direct route for the dryer exhaust duct. The fewer turns...

When it is necessary to replace parts in a dryer you need to be able to access them. When you know how to open a Kenmore dryer cabinet completely you can access the entire working area of the...

As heat and forced air enters the drum of your clothes dryer, it has to go out somewhere. That's where your dryer ducts and vent come in. The vent on your dryer is a crucial component that...

Clothes dryer fires are the cause of more than 15,000 fires every year in the United States, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. People die and get hurt because of fires started...

Your clothes have been in the dryer for over an hour, and you open the dryer door to discover that your items are still damp or are not even close to being dry. Damp clothing is just one of...

A clothes dryer needs a clear airway to vent moist air from the drum as it tumbles clothes dry. Whether the dryer is gas or electric, there must be an exhaust vent to the outside to move the moist...

When your dryer vents are clogged up with lint and dust it makes it harder for your dryer to dry clothes. The harder your dryer has to work the more energy it uses up. By keeping your dryer vent...

Most people keep their dryers in the basement, which is convenient for all kinds of reasons--including the ease of installing an exhaust vent. Generally, the upper portion of basement walls, above...

A Maytag dryer will last for many years with proper maintenance. As with all appliances, parts wear out and the dryer does not operate as it should. A dryer that stops working can be repaired by...

The old dryer finally broke down and now it is time to buy a new dryer. Once the purchase is made, it is time to install the dryer. Unpacking the dryer may take longer than the installation...

The U.S. Fire Association states that dryer related fires account for over 15,000 structure fires annually. In the same report, they say that "failure to clean" is the leading cause of dryer...

The Consumer Product Safety Commission estimates that dryers were responsible for over 15,000 fires in 1998 alone. These fires occur because of lint and debris buildup in the dryer vents. If it is...

Clogged dryer vents and duct work will cause longer drying times for clothes, burden you with higher electricity costs because the dryer has to work harder pushing air, and may cause a fire if the...

There are many simple ways to cut costs around the house, and one of the easiest is to do your own installation. You can even install and set up your own washer and dryer. You will need to follow...

Cleaning your clothes dryer lint duct is an essential part of home maintenance. It should be done about once a year for average use or more often if you do a lot of laundry. Having a buildup of...

If the on/off button on your dryer is no longer working, then you may be worried that this literally tiny problem could necessitate the purchase of an entirely new dryer. Fortunately, this is...

Venting your dryer to the outside removes the fire hazard associated with having the lint from your dryer exhausted indoors and accumulating. Venting outdoors also prevents the humidity buildup...

The motor of your Whirlpool dryer won't run even though the dryer has power. Rather than calling a repairman, you can test and repair the dryer yourself and save a lot of money in the process. One...

A dryer can be a useful method to dry your clothes. Over the course of its use, a dryer's vent area and duct tubing may experience a buildup of lint and dust from your clothes. This collection of...

Installing clothes dryer vents can vary on the degree of difficulty, depending on where the dryer is located. If it is next to an exterior wall, the process is simple. If it is not, you will...

This How To project is for installing a dryer vent in the basement. This particular installation is for a dryer that is not located near an outside wall and requires duct work. If your dryer is...

A clothes dryer doesn't need a lot of maintenance, but what it does need is important if you don't want to come home to a load of burnt laundry--or a burnt house. Following are steps for making...