Dryer Safety & Maintenance Tips
How a Clogged Dryer Vent Is Costing You Money Every Month
Most homeowners don’t connect a higher electric bill to the dryer vent. The dryer is running. Clothes are getting dry, even if it takes a little longer. The two things …
Can I Clean My Own Dryer Vent? Honest Pros and Cons
Yes, you can clean parts of your dryer vent yourself. Whether that’s enough depends on your setup. This is one of those questions where the honest answer is more useful …
What to Expect During a Professional Dryer Vent Cleaning
If you’ve never had your dryer vent professionally cleaned, it’s natural to wonder what the visit actually involves. Will the technician need to access the roof? Do you need to …
Dryer Smells Like Burning? What to Do Right Away to Prevent Fires
Few things stop a laundry day faster than a burning smell coming from the dryer. Maybe it smells like scorched dust. Maybe it smells like hot rubber or melting plastic. …
What Happens If You Never Clean Your Dryer Vent?
Most homeowners know they’re supposed to clean the dryer vent. Most also keep pushing it off. It’s one of those tasks that’s easy to defer because the dryer still runs, …
How Much Does Dryer Vent Cleaning Cost? A Straight Answer
If you’ve tried to find dryer vent cleaning prices online, you’ve probably hit a wall of vague answers. ‘It depends.’ ‘Call for a quote.’ ‘Prices vary by location.’ None of …
Does Your Dryer Vent Actually Need Cleaning? Here’s How to Tell
Most homeowners know they’re supposed to clean their dryer vent. Fewer actually do it on schedule, and a lot of people aren’t sure whether they’re overdue or fine for now. …
Preparing Your Home for Summer: A Snowbird’s Pre-Departure Checklist
As a snowbird preparing to leave Florida for the summer months, you have more to think about than just packing your bags. Your Villages home needs proper preparation to weather …
Why Your Dryer Takes Forever to Dry (And How to Fix It)
Few things are more frustrating than pulling damp clothes out of the dryer after a full cycle. When your dryer takes forever to finish loads that used to dry in …