Events Calendar
In This Section
Most Read Stories
Blogs:
Pets:
Sunburn in canines and felines
The Heldenfiles:
Monday Notebook, New "90210" on DVD
Patrick McManamon:
Another NBA free agent goes to a Cavs competitor
Akron Zips:
Opponent outlook: Northern Illinois
Browns Bulletin:
Single-game ticket sales begin July 11
Tribe Matters:
Heyman: Peralta, Wood and Pavano available
Cleveland Browns:
Stallworth test showed marijuana
Kent State Sports:
Men's Basketball Scheduling update
Cleveland Cavaliers:
Free agency: Another One Bites the Dust
All Da King's Men:
The Obligatory Palin Post
Blog of Mass Destruction:
The "Limbaugh Babies"
Akron Law Café:
The Veil and the Burqa – Constitutional to Ban or Restrict?
Varsity Letters:
Solon’s Baldwin could decide soon
See Jane Style:
Picnic Wear
Car Chase:
Where do We Go from Here?
Let's Talk Real Estate:
ID My Bug
Ohio Travels with Betty:
Jennifer inquires about a bus tour to Atlantic City
Sound Check:
Rundgren fans rejoice!: Second night of AWATS at The Civic added
HRLite House:
DDI One of Best Places to Work
Akron Gamer:
Hot link: Best of Nintendo at E3
Published on Saturday, Oct 04, 2008
Q: I've always cleaned my dryer's lint screen regularly, but I recently learned I should clean the vent, too. How often should I do that?
— K.C., Akron
A: Clean the dryer vent every year or two to keep the dryer operating efficiently and prevent the buildup of flammable lint inside the dryer.
To do it, unplug the dryer and turn off the gas supply, if it's a gas dryer. Then dismantle and vacuum out the vent or clean it with a flexible vent brush. One type attaches to a cordless drill, which makes it rotate.
Remove the vent cover outside the house and clean that end of the vent, too.
If you don't want to do the job yourself, you can hire a company that specializes in dryer vent cleaning.
Have a question about home maintenance, decorating or gardening? Akron Beacon Journal home writer Mary Beth Breckenridge will find answers for the queries that are chosen to appear in the paper. To submit a question, call her at 330-996-3756, or send e-mail to mbrecken@thebeaconjournal.com.
Q: I've always cleaned my dryer's lint screen regularly, but I recently learned I should clean the vent, too. How often should I do that?
— K.C., Akron
Get the full article here.
Comments
Click here to post your comments
