A clogged up dryer vent can contain lint and other items that are a real fire hazard. If you own a dryer, you should clean the vent at least every year, if not more often. Cleaning your dyer vent will help improve the function of the appliance and help to ensure that it's allowing air to escape safely. Here is how you can perform a thorough dryer vent cleaning on your own.

It can be frustrating when every time you use your dryer, your clothes don't get completely dry, or you have some items that always seem to be damp in certain parts. This can actually be due to a few different reasons, so it helps to troubleshoot the problem before calling a professional. Here are some things to do if your clothes dryer is not drying your items completely. Check the Lint Traps

There are a few key areas of your refrigerator that need to be maintained on a regular basis to prolong the fridge's running life. Here are some of the important areas to check when caring for your fridge.  Maintain the Seal The rubber seal on your refrigerator needs to be airtight to ensure that the appliance runs efficiently (and cool air doesn't get out). The refrigerator seal can become faulty over time if the material dries out and develops tiny cracks.

Washing machines use the dual processes of spinning and agitation, or shaking, to fully clean your clothing. Failure of one of these forces can lead to clothes that simply sit in the tub marinating in soapy water. There are a few different reasons the spinning and agitating on a washing machine can act up. If you have some appliance repair experience, you might be able to perform the fixes yourself. Otherwise, leave the fixes up to the appliance repair professionals.

Front-loading washing machines may have a lot to offer when it comes to efficiency and function, but their air-tight design brings about an issue that was typically not a problem with older top-load designs. Odors can become a major problem with these washing machines, especially if you are unfamiliar with proper operation instructions and maintenance. Washing your laundry should never stink, so if you are experiencing bad odors when you wash clothes, it is definitely time to take note.

If your appliance dies, you can pay a repair technician to repair it, you can simply replace the device or you can repair it yourself. But many electrical appliances can potentially shock you, so you will need to make sure your appliance is safe before performing the repairs yourself. Check the Power Cord Before repairing the appliance, make sure that it is plugged in properly. Even if the plug looks like it is plugged in, the prong might be loose.

Even though you can hang your clothes out to dry if the dryer is on the fritz, sometimes the weather or timing is off and you need the clothes now. One common problem with a clothes dryer is the lint that accumulates from the clothing. Not only will a buildup of lint keep the air from circulating so the clothes take longer to dry, but it poses a fire hazard. Here are a few tricks for ensuring your drier vent stays clear of lint no matter the situation.

A central air conditioner can be a great option for your home. If you're considering having a central air conditioner installed, you may want to consider the three things below. While these things shouldn't deter you from purchasing one, they'll give you a better idea of what to expect in terms of operation and maintenance of your new system. Ongoing Maintenance To ensure that your central air conditioner remains in good condition and lasts for its intended lifetime, it's important that you maintain your system on a regular basis.

Sometimes it's fairly obvious what is wrong with your home appliance -- but how do you find the right replacement part? There is a huge variety of model numbers and appliance types in a single line of products and the parts are usually not exchangeable.  Start with the Appliance Manual The appliance manual will give you the exact number of your model. The model number in addition to the part number is usually required to get the right part.

If your fridge is leaking, don't freak out. There is a good chance that your drain or your drip-pan is the source of your leak. These are two issues you can easily fix yourself. So before you call up your local appliance service store, check out these two issues first. Drain On the bottom of most refrigerators, there is a drain located at the bottom, underneath the drawers for your fruits and vegetables.