Dryer sheets help reduce static cling while improving the fragrance of clothes. However, some scented dryer sheets have been known to cause everything from skin reactions to migraines.

Q: I have a huge load of wet clothes that I threw in the dryer, but my dryer won’t start. It worked fine just yesterday, but now nothing happens when I try any of the settings. Why won’t my dryer ...

A clogged lint filter or obstructed vent is often the culprit; clean them out before diagnosing further. Test the heating element with a multimeter or by inspecting visually. If the heating element is ...

Chauncey grew up on a farm in rural northern California. At 18 he ran away and saw the world with a backpack and a credit card, discovering that the true value of any point or mile is the experience ...

Q: I need your advice. My clothes dryer stopped getting my clothes dry. The problem was traced to the vent line being squished behind the dryer. I was also told the flexible plastic pipe was inferior.

Q: My young son recently asked to see how the clothes look inside the dryer. I turned the dryer on with the door open and pressed the door latch button to mimic a closed door so it would operate. Now ...

Most of us think of doing laundry as a pretty simple chore. But there are some laundry mistakes that most of us are guilty of. While mistakes like leaving wet clothes in the washer or overloading the ...

Ever wonder how often to clean dryer vents and how to do it? Keep your laundry in great shape and avoid house fires with these dryer maintenance tips.