Cleaning your dryer regularly can make it last longer — here’s how to do it, according to experts

NBC Selected independently determines what we cover and recommend. When you click on or buy through our links, we earn a commission. Learn more.

With all the content available online these days, it can be hard to figure out what’s real and what’s hype. While we don’t always have the answers, we have a direct line to people who do — which is why we present to you our series The Internet Made Me Ask, where we have experts break down the truth about some of the buzziest trends (and questions) on our timelines, like whether bath sheets are actually different from towels.

It makes sense that you may never think about cleaning your dishwasher or washing machine, since unlike the stuff you wash in them, you don’t interact with them much. The same could be said for your dryer, but just like the aforementioned appliances, your dryer does need to be cleaned from time to time.

Cleaning home appliances that you use nearly every day keeps them functioning properly and saves you money. Think about it: A few dollars for products and an hour of your time now spares you from paying a repairperson later, or worst case scenario…

Original source: https://www.nbcnews.com/business