There are many choices in clothes dryers today, including gas and electric models and a range of options in efficient Energy Star models. Whatever kind of clothes dryer you choose, common-sense maintenance tips are key to the typically long service of this appliance.
In this section, get tips for maintaining your clothes dryer, like cleaning the dryer vent and removing dryer tumbler stains. Find out whether a gas or electric clothes dryer is the best fit for your home, and learn about the advantages of Energy Star clothes dryers.

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