Fires caused by clothes dryers have become a prominent issue for the Columbia Fire Department (CFD) in recent weeks.

Woman cleaning out dryer lint trap - Grace Cary/Getty Images A lot of us toss our wet clothes into the dryer instead of waiting for the sun to do the work. So if it's not running efficiently, it can ...

Cutting your dryer cycle short and letting clothes air-dry slightly can prevent overdrying, which is a major cause of static ...

When it comes to washing and drying clothes, sometimes it’s all about those little oops in life. You leave the clothes in the dryer for too long and they’re all wrinkled. I’m going to show you what to ...

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WITH the chilly weather continuing, many households across Ireland turn to the tumble dryer to stay on top of the laundry.

Think clotheslines are a relic of a bygone era, a time when our grandmothers slaved over their dainties with stiff birch-wood pins? Think again. Hanging clothes is hot, due in no small part to the ...

A few months ago our electric clothes dryer died. It was expected as the thing was getting close to 18 years old, and I had done a few basic repairs over the years. There often comes a time when it's ...

Struggling with wet, damp clothes during winter? Know about these 6 easy, effective hacks to dry your laundry faster, prevent ...