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Stacked Washer Dryer

How To Move A Stacked Washer/Dryer (Easy how-to guide)

A stacked washer and dryer weighs around 350lbs and without the correct technique, can be very challenging to move. Fortunately, there are effective techniques to move the dryer off the washer separately or to easily move the washer and dryer as a unit.  Move a stacked washer and dryer by first undoing the stacking kit …

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Water In your Dryer Vent? How To Easily Prevent And Fix It

A typical dryer releases between one and two gallons of water per load. Sometimes the dryer vent experiences a buildup of water and this can cause significant issues with the efficiency of the dryer and in your home.  Water in a dryer vent is caused by a blocked vent duct (usually lint), condensation, or a …

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Gas Dryer

How do you vent a gas dryer? read this to stay safe

Gas dryers are more efficient than electric dryers, dry faster and only require 110v of electricity. However, failing to properly vent a gas dryer can be dangerous and can lead to fires and even death due to carbon monoxide poisoning.  Gas dryer installation should follow the International Residential Codes of exhaust ventilation covered in section …

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Dryer vent under house

Can you vent a dryer Under House? Explained

There’s a lot of advice online regarding the pros and cons of venting into the crawlspace; however, it’s actually against construction regulations and poses a significant fire risk. Fortunately, there are viable alternatives that don’t cost much. Venting a dryer into the crawlspace creates a risk of fire due to lint buildup, can cause mold, …

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Dryer Condensation

Condensation In Your Dryer? 5 easy Steps to Fix it

Condensation in your dryer can lead to mold growth and increased maintenance efforts. Fortunately, condensation in the dryer is very easy to diagnose and fix.  Condensation in the dryer is caused by excessive humidity and a lack of proper ventilation. Clear any lint buildup and ensure your dryer ventilation duct is properly installed and free …

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Is Your Dryer Burning Clothes? 7 possible reasons

A dryer burning your clothes can be a serious issue leading to ruined laundry, and even the possibility of a fire. Fortunately, there are some simple checks you can perform at home to diagnose and fix a dryer burning your clothes.  Insufficient airflow is the most common cause of clothes burning in dryers. Proper temperature …

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Washing machine detergent drawer

Washing Machine Not Taking Softener? Step-By-Step Fix Guide

Occasionally fabric softener gets left in the soap drawer even after a full cycle. This causes your clothes to not be washed properly and could further damage your washing machine. Luckily the fix is straightforward and can be done easily at home.  Washing machines not taking fabric softener is often due to a mold buildup …

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Water in washing machine drum

Water in washing machine drum when off or post-cycle? Easy fix

It can be extremely frustrating when you notice a pool of water at the bottom of your washing machine drum. Whilst this is a common and alarming problem, leaving it can cause further damage to both your washing machine and your clothes.  Water can appear in your washing machine drum due to a faulty water …

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