Be good to your washer and dryer, and those costly machines will be good to you. Here’s how to keep your washer and dryer humming along safely and efficiently. Before/After Every Load 1. Clean out dryer lint filter to maximize efficiency. 2. Dry the washer’s door and gaskets after u...
Servicing a Heating Element:The heating element in a hair dryer is a continuous high-resistance wire wound around a nonconducting frame. It is installed in the appliance nozzle or output vent. When electrical current is applied to it, the element heats up. The adjacent fan forces air past th...
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A good way to tell whether the dryer vent needs cleaning is to note the amount of air low from the vent outlet when the dryer is running. If the outlet has a hinged cap, the air flow should be strong enough to hold it (or a sheet of loosely held paper) at a 45-degree angle. Y...
When winter rolls around in Northern climates, efforts to conserve heat and reduce energy costs go into full swing. Many homeowners lament that all the heat from the home dryer is vented out of the home, wasting both heat and energy.
How to Clean Your Dryer Vent • First, pull the dryer away from the wall. The vent is located on the back of the dryer so you’ll need to pull the unit out in order to access it. If you’re unable to move the dryer on your own, consider hiring a cleaning service to perform ...
Failure to clean the dryer is theleading cause of dryer fires. You have to clean more than just dryer’s thelint trapthough — you also need to clean the dryer’s vent system. On most dryers, there’s a duct that runs from the dryer to the wall, and then there’s another duct ins...
The heating elements inside a hair dryer (and toasters, as well) are very fine wires. Treat them with special care to ensure that they aren’t damaged as you are repairing other components. Also, inspect them for breaks and repair or replace any that look worn or broken. ...
How To Diagnose A Restricted Dryer VentSteve Bowles Franchise Consultant
Dryer Vent Duct Brushand or a LintEater Instructions: how to clean out your dryer’s lint trap, screen and vent The Lint Trap and Screen–Depending on the design of your dryer the lint trap will either be on the top of the dryer or located just inside the door. Be sure to locate th...