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Dryer Tips & Repair Guides
Straight answers about dryers — what goes wrong, what you can safely check yourself, and when it is time to call a technician.
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Safety articles
Winter Dryer Vents in Calgary: Frost, Lint and Fire Risk
Cold snaps can freeze the outside vent flap shut, and lint builds up fast when air cannot escape. Here is how to spot a blocked vent before it causes a problem.
Read article Running too hotSafetyDryer Overheating or Too Hot to Touch? Causes and What to Check
If the dryer cabinet is too hot to touch or your clothes keep shrinking, it's running hotter than it should. Venting, a stuck cycling thermostat or the blower are the usual causes.
Read article Burning smellSafetyDryer Burning Smell: Causes, What's Normal and When to Stop Using It
A burning smell from the dryer can be harmless dust on the heater or a warning sign of lint, a slipping belt or a failing motor. Here is how to tell the difference and when to stop using it.
Read article Lint fire riskSafetyDryer Fire Safety: How Lint Builds Up and How to Prevent a Fire
Lint is light, dry and burns fast, which makes a clogged dryer a real fire risk. Here is how to choose safe duct materials, build good habits and spot the warning signs.
Read articleDryer still not right?
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