Your dryer serves as the perfect example of one of those “other” areas.
That is, if you want your dryer to work efficiently for as long as possible.
According toWhirlpool, cleaning your dryer regularly provides a number of benefits, including reducing fire hazard risks.
Appliancementions a few other benefits.
For example, it can reduce your energy bill and even extend the life of your dryer.
Cleaning it is easy.
Just confirm the filter is completely dry before placing it back in the housing.
To clean it, use a microfiber cloth to wipe the walls and a vacuum, if necessary.
Use a screwdriver to remove the clamps from the vent duct (large silver tube).
For the next step, Home Depot recommends the use of safety gloves.
Reach your hand into the duct to remove any large lint balls.
Repeat these steps with the wall vent.
After the exhaust system is cleaned, reconnect the dryer duct and plug the dryer back in.
Whirlpool recommendscleaning the dryerdrum as needed and the exhaust system every two years.
And remember, the lintfiltershould be cleaned after every load of laundry (via Home Depot).
