Loading freshly-washed clothes into a smelly dryer certainly seems counterproductive to keeping them clean. Why does my dryer smell so bad? Clothing that stays damp for too long can develop mold and mildew that linger in the dryer drum. Determine...

A dryer that won’t start means you probably have a pile of wet laundry and a lot of questions. Why is my Amana dryer not turning on? The wrong setting or the control lock may be enabled, preventing an immediate...

When an appliance makes an unexpected noise, it’s enough to stop you in your tracks. So when you hear your Whirlpool dryer making noise you’ve never heard before, you may think an immediate repair is in order. In many cases,...

While it’s recommended that a comforter be washed once or twice a year, many of us likely can’t remember the last time ours had a good cleaning. More often than not we’re reluctant to wash heavy bedding, believing it requires...

Believe it or not, many of us often don’t know if we have a gas or electric dryer until we need to buy a new one. When making the decision of a gas vs. electric dryer, you may find yourself...

Modern household dryers are very efficient machines. With moisture sensors and other high-tech systems, today’s models can move you through a load of clothes in a flash. If your dryer isn’t drying clothes completely though, a little DIY troubleshooting can...

When working on your upcoming spring cleaning checklist, you should definitely include dryer vent cleaning. While this task is often overlooked, it’s important for a couple of reasons. If the lint build-up gets too severe, it can increase the amount...

So your dryer is on the outs and you’re thinking it’s probably time for a new one. However, you’re reluctant because you haven’t purchased a new dryer in over a decade and you’re dreading the price tag. We understand the...