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 ...

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 ...

Dear Jim: I just noticed when I was outdoors that my dryer vent flapper does not seal well. Are there any high-quality, yet inexpensive ones that seal better? Can I direct the dryer air indoors to ...

Dear Jim: Our dryer runs longer than it used to and the utility room seems chilly. The dryer is pushed back in a corner with a bend in the duct. What can I do and should I install a vent cover or vent ...

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 ...

Q. I notice the laundry area in my house seems chilly and drafty at times. Also the dryer does not seem to dry as quickly as it used to. Could the outdoor dryer cover, which looks pretty old, be ...

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., ...