Home Appliances

The Whirlpool company has been producing quality clothes dryers longer than most other companies, but this does not necessarily mean that Whirlpool dryers do not have their share of problems....

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...

Maytag manufactures several different models of washing machines for residential use. Each model includes different features, but all models experience the same operational problems. Most issues...

Sanitation is a way of preventing the spread of disease by controlling physical factors of the environment. A dryer should be sanitized if it has been submersed in water, such as floodwater, or if...

A properly working dryer is important. If the dryer malfunctions, damage can happen to the clothing such as stains, tears or falling apart. Household dryers are vital to large as well as small...

Acquired by Sub Zero Freezer Company in 2000, Wolf markets a line of professional quality ranges for residential use which cater to the higher-bracket homeowner. These range and oven combination...

Recently manufactured washing machines, such as the Whirlpool Duet series, have a lint filtering system that continually filters water during the wash cycle. In theory, this means that owners...

You should regularly remove lint from your KitchenAid dryer. Because it accumulates quickly and is also highly flammable, lint buildup is not only annoying, but it also can be deadly. A recent US...

Because lint is highly flammable and accumulates quickly, regularly remove it from your clothes dryer. Lint buildup can prevent clothes from drying properly, cause the dryer to operate more...

One important home maintenance task is to keep your washing machine free of lint. Many washing machines have lint filters which, if not cleaned regularly, can clog hoses and cause washers to...

Washing machines, like other major appliances, require regular maintenance to operate properly. One simple but often overlooked maintenance task is lint removal. If left unchecked, lint can clog...

Clothes dryers are a convenient way to dry your clothing at home. Some items of clothing may be damaged when tumble dried and should not be put in most clothes dryers. Frigidaire designed a dryer...

Estate manufactures low-cost but reliable washers and dryers. An Estate dryer is only useful if it is working, however, and even top-of-the-line dryers occasionally have problems. If your Estate...

There is nothing more frustrating than finding your clothes still damp or soaking wet after an hour in the dryer. The good news: Most dryer malfunctions are easy to figure out and repair. A lack...

Keeping your dryer in tip-top shape will reduce the chances of having it suddenly stop working, especially when you need it the most.

Properly maintaining your clothes dryer is essential for safe operation of the appliance. Every year, fires occur due to improperly cleaned lint filters and poor dryer care. Cleaning the filter is...

Lint buildup in dryers can lead to many problems, from increased drying times to causing a fire. Routine cleaning and maintenance is necessary to keep any dryer running properly. Cleaning lint...

Moldy smells in a dryer can be caused by damp clothes that sat for too long, a blocked venting hose, an improperly vented dryer, a dirty vent or even smells that found their way into your dryer...

That noise that is clanking around in your dryer sounds like change. You open the dryer, pull the clothes out and find nothing. That is because the change is most likely stuck inside the drum...

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 Kenmore dryer works by using a belt to spin the drum. When the belt becomes stretched or broken, the drum will not spin and the clothes will not get dry. Replace the belt and you can have the...

Your clothes dryer is probably one of the most energy-hungry appliances in your household. Purchasing an Energy Star-rated clothes dryer will help reduce your energy costs, and so will reducing...

Opening the top of a dryer looks tricky, but it is not very difficult to do. With just a few steps you can lift the top off to gain access to any parts inside. Removing the top from a clothes...

Your washer and dryer are vital parts of your home, and when they are not working you want to get them back in service as quickly as possible. Fortunately, there are some simple troubleshooting...

Collecting fuzz and lint in your dryer is extremely important. When fuzz and lint gets trapped in your dryer, it will lead to your clothes being virtually covered with it. Although this is simply...

When your clothes are tumbling in the dryer, they give off lint that accumulates in the hose or lint trap. This may seem like a minor nuisance but can be a fire hazard. Clean your lint trap...

Whirlpool makes a line of ranges for residential use that should be kept clean for optimal performance. Spills and spatters left on the burners and on the range surfaces can become baked on and...

One of the most overlooked aspect of dryer performance is keeping the actual vent and duct-work exhaust clean. Everyone knows about cleaning out the lint trap, but even then small bits and pieces...

Homeowners are interested in finding ways to lower energy use to save money and reduce the impact on the environment. A clothes dryer is an essential appliance for many households, but it can use...

Most dryers have a life expectancy of about 13 years, which can be greatly reduced without the proper care and cleaning of your appliance. In addition to regularly cleaning out your lint trap, the...

Your clothes dryer will no doubt get the job done even if you neglect to clean the lint filter for weeks or even months. Remembering to perform this quick and simple task, however, will pay...

It's a frustrating fact of life: socks can seemingly disappear from a laundry load, or at least one sock is left behind, leaving that one sock to be tossed in the drawer while its mate exists...

When your dryer stops working even though the motor still runs, it usually means the belt has broken. Instead of rushing off to call a repairman, you can easily fix it yourself. Make sure you know...

An electric clothes dryer can be a real time saver, but it is important to keep that dryer running properly. Being on the lookout for the first signs of trouble can prevent small problems from...

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...

No need to call your local handy man when hooking up your new dryer or moving it from one house to the next. Instead follow these easy directions and save time and money by hooking up the dryer...

Most of us are familiar with cleaning the lint from the trap in the dryer, but that's only one step in getting all the lint from the system. Dryer lint is extremely flammable and is the cause of...

Dryers are an excellent way to save time on drying clothes. Because the alternative method is to put the clothes on a clothesline, people use their dryers regularly. Over time, the dryer will...

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...

Maytag's Neptune line of clothes dryers feature a large-capacity, front loading design. The Neptune dyer can be stacked if used in conjunction with a Neptune washer, and it features 22 wash...

Having proper ventilation for your clothes dryer is important to the safety of your family and the energy efficiency of your home. Most of us are always looking for ways to cut costs and make a...

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...

Maytag Performa clothes dryers have a lint filter inside the machine that blocks lint from entering and clogging the dryer exhaust hose. A clogged exhaust hose will reduce air flow and decrease...

An ineffective dryer can drain energy and prevent clothing from drying properly. If your dryer is running longer than usual and your laundry is not completely dry when the cycle ends, it may be...

The thermal fuse is a temperature switch designed to switch off when the dryer temperature gets too hot. Whirlpool appliance owners should learn how to fix a thermal fuse on a Whirlpool dryer....

The vent hose attached to your dryer allows it to discharge excess heat and lint. Dryer hoses are normally connected to a wall vent outlet that carries the heat and lint outdoors. The dryer vent...

Cleaning the lint filter in your dryer is an important part of dryer maintenance. Allowing the lint to build up in the lint trap will slow drying times, thereby requiring more energy and cost in...

It is fairly simple to keep your dryer looking new, clean and attractive. The following steps can extend the life of your dryer and conserve energy. In this economy that is always important. An...

A blocked or clogged exhaust will effect the performance of your dryer. Without proper ventilation, the dryer can overheat or even catch on fire. Maintain the performance of your clothes dryer,...

The Frigidaire Gallery Series makes both top-loading and front-loading washing machines in addition to a combination washer and dryer unit. Most of their units come in either white or black,...