How to clean a dryer drum The dryer drum usually doesn’t need cleaning unless you’re drying a load of hairy pet items or gritty play clothes. In those cases, try to shake the hair and grit off the articles before tossing them into the dryer. After the load is dry, wipe out th...
Cleaning the inside of your dryer means tackling lint and residue on the lint trap and screen, vents and drum. Gather the supplies and tools below, then read on for step-by-step instructions on how to clean a dryer vent, lint trap, drum and exterior. ...
Full lint traps When to clean the lint trap Lint build-up Where is the lint trap on a dryer? On a front load dryer, the lint screen is usually inside the door in front of the dryer drum or on top of the dryer in front of the controls. Top load dryers may have a lint screen ...
which eventually damages other components in the dryer, if not the drum directly. This happens often because you did not level the dryer or recently moved it and forgot to level it. Sometimes it gets out of a level position on its own. You must adjust the feet...
Dryers can become potentially dangerous appliances if not kept clean. With a little routine maintenance, you can limit risks, and even keep your energy cost lower. In addition to cleaning your lint filter and exhaust vent, you'll want to check the drum for surprise messes. A forgotten pocket...
Learn how to clean your dryer to improve drying time, reduce energy usage, and, most importantly, reduce the risk of dryer fires. A must do!
How to clean a dryer Once your washer is in top shape, it’s time to tackle thedryer. Without proper maintenance, your dryer can lose efficiency over time, leaving you to run it longer, adding to your electricity bill. Also, about one-third of house fires are a result of clogged dryer...
If the noise is coming from the dryer drum, it may be due to a build-up of lint. Clean the drum and vent regularly to keep your dryer running smoothly. Quick Fixes To Stop A Dryer From Squeaking Check the belt and pulley system: When a dryer starts squeaking, one of the first thing...
The dryer has a thumping noise while running and the drum is cracked. The warranty is expired (because they are extremely short), but this dryer is only 2 and a half years old, so this is really frustrating to have such significant damage on an appliance that has seen normal use and...
related fires (over 9 out of 10) happen because they weren't kept clean. Keep your house safe and your energy costs low with a little routine maintenance. And if a crayon or some other kind of stain is all over your dryer, you'll want to clean that up before putting any more ...