How to clean a dryer
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FAQ
What's the safest way to clean a dryer?
Never mix cleaning products. Bleach plus ammonia, vinegar or other acids releases toxic gases. Use one product at a time, rinse between them, ventilate, and unplug appliances before you clean them.
How to empty a condenser dryer water tank?
Condenser dryers collect water in a tank, usually a drawer at the top. Empty it after every load or connect the drain hose to a sink waste to skip it entirely.
How to clean a condenser dryer filter?
Condenser and heat pump dryers have a second filter or heat exchanger behind a flap at the bottom front. Rinse it under the tap every few weeks.
How to clean a dryer vent?
Lint builds up in the vent hose and outside flap. Disconnect the hose, vacuum or brush it out with a vent kit, and check the outside flap opens freely once a year.