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One of your home’s hardest-working appliances is the clothes dryer. If yours is about to conk out, you’ll soon be in the market for a new one. For many homeowners, the type of dryer you select ...

If your dryer is in the basement and the basement is underground, run duct up the exterior wall and out the rim joist. Set the vent a minimum of 12 inches above the outside ground. Pro tip: Use no ...

Developed in 19th-century England, the first mechanized clothes dryers were perforated barrels that rotated over flames. Today’s appliances are not so very different, at least in principle, with ...

These two types of dryers have different heat sources—here's what to consider when deciding which one is right for you. Choreograph / Getty Images When it comes time to purchase a new dryer, there are ...