Do you have tricks or tips for keeping hair off your clean laundry? [more inside]
posted by meerkatty on Oct 18, 2009 - 12 answers

kenmore clothes dryer help: my wife and i recently purchased a home that came with a kenmore washer and dryer. at the time of the house inspection, the dryer was working fine. we have tried to use it since moving in and it no longer functions. any ideas what could be wrong? [more inside]
posted by cheemee on Sep 11, 2009 - 11 answers

My 3 year old son tossed a diaper into the washer while we were doing laundry. The diaper made it to the dryer, where it shredded and gunked up everything. How the hell do I clean this up? The drum and the lint trap are cleaned, but I'm worried about the gel starting a fire.
posted by boo_radley on Jul 28, 2009 - 5 answers

Do you have your household HVAC ducts for a forced air furnace cleaned? [more inside]
posted by saradarlin on Jun 17, 2009 - 10 answers

As a tenant, how feasible is buying your own major appliances for a place you're renting? [more inside]
posted by ignignokt on Mar 2, 2009 - 19 answers

Buying a used Washer and Dryer on Craigslist: Thrify and Smart or Foolish and Regrettable? [more inside]
posted by lannanh on Feb 19, 2009 - 21 answers

We have laundry maladies. It seems like my washer might not be draining properly, and it's lint central in my dryer. What can I do about this? [more inside]
posted by santojulieta on Dec 8, 2008 - 5 answers

The inside of my dryer is green! How can I clean it? [more inside]
posted by czechmate on Dec 6, 2008 - 8 answers

Why does my dryer have to be vented to work? [more inside]
posted by winna on Nov 28, 2008 - 13 answers

Should we put a misbehaving dryer in permanent time out? [more inside]
posted by mrhaydel on Nov 2, 2008 - 10 answers

Recommendations needed for stackable, energy saver, low water washing machine/dryer combo [more inside]
posted by spicynuts on Sep 30, 2008 - 11 answers

Clothes dryer [new] slashed clothing. "Repaired," dryer snags clothes, makes unsettling noise. Visited store 4x; sent registered mail to manufacturer 2x, nothing. Now what? [more inside]
posted by kmennie on Sep 8, 2008 - 8 answers

I bought a used gas dryer, and need help connecting it. [more inside]
posted by Pants! on May 28, 2008 - 7 answers

What is the best way to vent a clothes dryer through an attic? Is Thermoflex unsafe? [more inside]
posted by Yogurt on Apr 2, 2008 - 13 answers

Is there an adapter for a 240V dryer plug that will allow a standard 120V to operate off of it (while still allowing for the full 240Vs for the dryer)? [more inside]
posted by hylaride on Mar 21, 2008 - 12 answers

Proud mavens: help me find a new washer and dryer! [more inside]
posted by melissa may on Feb 28, 2008 - 24 answers

Why do some types of paper (e.g. ski lift passes, recipts) turn brown when put through the dryer?
posted by charmston on Feb 24, 2008 - 5 answers

How do you get a good amount of chewing gum out of a clothes dryer most efficiently. [more inside]
posted by prodevel on Jan 25, 2008 - 10 answers

Steam washer and dryer, are they worth the extra cash? [more inside]
posted by NGnerd on Jan 1, 2008 - 1 answer

Are there any companies in the US which sell either heat pump or mechanical steam compression dryers? [more inside]
posted by brujita on Dec 14, 2007 - 2 answers

My electric Maytag clothes dryer cannot rid itself of moisture since the weather turned cooler. Part of the issue, I understand, is my exhaust method. That will be corrected very soon. Are there any parts (switches, thermostats, fuses) I should suspect, as well? [more inside]
posted by bonobo on Dec 2, 2007 - 9 answers

Two part laundromat question - transportation and getting ripped off. [more inside]
posted by SassHat on Nov 16, 2007 - 27 answers

My gas fueled clothes dryer initially gets hot but soon after goes cold...hivemind help me debug the problem. [more inside]
posted by mmascolino on Nov 8, 2007 - 13 answers

Our gas dryer stopped working. When the "Start" button is pressed the machine hums, but won't tumble. Reading this leads me to believe the problem is with the motor. Any idea what a fair price is to get such a problem serviced is? We're trying to evaluate the relative value in having this repaired (the preferred option) vs. possibly buying a new (or used) unit. I've never dealt with this type of repair before and want to avoid getting ripped off, of course.
posted by The Gooch on Oct 28, 2007 - 11 answers

I thought I was doing an environmentally smart thing by switching our dryer vent to an indoor water filtered vent in the winter, but a friend claims the fumes may be harmful. Crap or not crap? [more inside]
posted by Toekneesan on Oct 13, 2007 - 24 answers

There's a burning smell coming from our GE electric clothes dryer. Anything a layman can do to troubleshoot and fix it? [more inside]
posted by Item on Oct 6, 2007 - 12 answers

What will happen to my washer/dryer if I shut the water off during the dry cycle? Or would turning it to a trickle be a smarter, equally effective idea...? I'm trying to shrink some clothes, but it steams so effectively that I'm getting nowhere. So frustrating as they come out seriously hot. Without the steam they would've been done in 10 minutes tops, but maybe without steam... X-s ?? It's an LG WD-1412RD
posted by mu~ha~ha~ha~har on Sep 19, 2007 - 9 answers

I dried a load of laundry without the lint filter. What have I done to my dryer? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 9, 2007 - 17 answers

Laundry Renovation (filter): My wife and I have sold a kidney and are renovating our laundry. The choice of clothes dryers is overwhelming. Can anyone provide me with personal experiences with condenser dryers versus tumble dryers? [more inside]
posted by dangerousdan on Jul 29, 2007 - 10 answers

Two weeks ago I rented a new place. A previous tenant left the washer and dryer here. I can't figure out who owns what! Help! [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 8, 2007 - 12 answers

Found the condo of my dreams except for one huge deal-breaker: No washer and dryer hookups! Is there anything I can do to get a washer & dryer into the condo? [more inside]
posted by jmd82 on Mar 26, 2007 - 17 answers

Dryer repair question for the DIY'ers or other mechaincally-inclined people [more inside]
posted by Raichle on Mar 14, 2007 - 15 answers

My dryer is broken! It still makes its usual hollering racket, but it no longer heats up! Our clothes were all damp this morning. :( Help me before I have to string clothes across the house and turn all the storage heaters on! [more inside]
posted by By The Grace of God on Feb 1, 2007 - 12 answers

So I found a new home. Its great. Only catch is this: there is a washer dryer hookup but I'm pretty sure its hooked up to only one of the unit's electric/gas (I'm not sure who's). This seems like this would ultimately lead to conflict. I'm trying to figure out a low stress solution to this problem. [more inside]
posted by mrgreyisyelling on Jan 25, 2007 - 8 answers

How can I prevent/elminate static cling without dryer sheets? [more inside]
posted by gregoryc on Dec 27, 2006 - 13 answers

DryerFilter -- In an early 20th century apartment in San Francisco, which is cheaper to achieve a dryer (i.e., the appliance that accompanies a washer): hiring an electrician to install 220 voltage, or hiring a plumber to run a gas line from the stove? Which is ultimately more energy efficient? [more inside]
posted by ClaudiaCenter on Nov 14, 2006 - 14 answers

"Amazing Dryer Balls"...anyone use them? Do they work (as a replacement for chemical-y dryer sheets)? [more inside]
posted by tpl1212 on Nov 12, 2006 - 14 answers

What is the likely cause and/or solution for a 3 year old tumble dryer that no longer spins? [more inside]
posted by pettins on Nov 1, 2006 - 8 answers

Finding a washer and dryer by depth or other specs: any websites that can help? [more inside]
posted by miss tea on Aug 14, 2006 - 2 answers

Please give advice on a purchasing a new washing machine and dryer. [more inside]
posted by catseatcheese on Aug 9, 2006 - 14 answers

Doing laundry sucks. Doing laundry in an apartment, with two elderly machines that are always either broken or in use sucks more. Anyone have any laundry hacks? [more inside]
posted by electric_counterpoint on Aug 7, 2006 - 21 answers

Is there a safe *internal* exhaust system for a gas dryer? [more inside]
posted by punkrockrat on Aug 5, 2006 - 13 answers

The reek of fresh vomit ..... [more inside]
posted by IronLizard on Jul 5, 2006 - 11 answers

Laundry status / notification system; Please help me find a creative, high/low tech way to retrofit the community washer and dryer with remote progress info [more inside]
posted by AllesKlar on Jun 9, 2006 - 21 answers

How much can I charge to buy my washer and dryer? [more inside]
posted by callmejay on May 23, 2006 - 5 answers

We have just moved into a rental condo. The laundry area is equipped for a 110V gas clothes dryer. Of course, ours is an electric dryer requiring 240 Volts. We want to have the outlet converted to the correct voltage, but I'd like to know whether we should expect to pay for this before contacting our new landlord, and how much it will cost. [more inside]
posted by moira on Mar 16, 2006 - 6 answers

I have a electric (220v) dryer, but my new house is set up for gas, and the outlet is only 110v. I think that I have a situation where it would be relatively easy for me to install a new 220v outlet next to the current one without having to involve a professional. Does the scenario (inside) appear workable for the average diy'er? [more inside]
posted by trivirgata on Feb 21, 2006 - 20 answers

Any advice on the best values on new washer and dryers? [more inside]
posted by vianetman on Feb 1, 2006 - 18 answers

My dryer is dead, and based on some google searching I suspect it may be my thermal fuse. I want to test it with a multimeter, but I can not figure out how on earth to disconnect the leads. I am guessing there is some trick, but I can't figure it out and I don't want to keep yanking on the wires and have them break on me. Is there a trick to disconnecting the leads, based on the second picture on this page?
posted by AhBook on Mar 29, 2005 - 6 answers

Maybe this should be titled 'To de-lint or not to de-lint.' My Dad is living with me for a few weeks and we've had some heated discussions about dryer lint. In the interest of peace (and the possibility of not having to do any dishes for a week) - please share your knowledge or opinion. [more inside]
posted by LadyBonita on Mar 18, 2005 - 39 answers