Q. I don't really have any money at the moment because I bought a washer and dryer and it was delivered today. My dryer is taking over 2 hours to dry clothes... This is the first time I've ever had a washer/dryer hooked up in these apartments so are they responsible for keeping the vents usable for each tenant? I would try to do it myself, but I don't think they would appreciate me climbing on their roof.

A. You need to take this to the Apartment manager and see what they can do. You should be cleaning your own dryer lent trap everytime you use it to prevent fire.

Q. We are thinking about moving the washer and dryer in our basement to a more logical spot. This would mean running our pex piping = not a big deal. My concern is more for the dryer - how long can the dryer vent hose be? Ours would likely need to be about 16 feet long to go up the ceiling and back out to the hole that's already there venting outside. Thanks, George. That's what I figured. Much appreciated.

A. If you use solid vent pipe (not the flex stuff) you will be ok. Just clean it out once a year.

Q. I got Kenmore washer and dryer from USA to India. Washer worked but dryer did n't.. A local electrician tried his best to resolve the problem with no success. Does anyone has any suggestion how to fix this problem ?

A. US washers normally run on 120 Volts. The 50 or 60 Hz probably has no significant effect. However the dryer would normally run on a 220 Volts four wire circuit. Its probably your electrical circuit that may not have enough power to support it, a tripped circuit or unless you are wiring it wrong. If still no luck you may want to try the following website with full information: http://www.bobvila.com/BBS/Wiring_on_Kenmore_110_start_switch-Appliances-1-F4116.html

Q. I bought a new washer and dryer over the summer and recently noticed some problems with mold in the garage. i did a some research and looking around in my garage, i found out that the installers never installed a vent for the dryer to let the moist air escape the garage. my question is, is the bigger pipe in the middle of my water heater a vent to the exterior? if so, can i add a T adapter, or whatever you call it, and vent my dryer through there? any and all help is greatly appreciated.

A. No, the dryer need to be vented separately. The water heater vent or flue should not be used for any other purpose. Doing what you suggest could cause a fire. Just install a seperate vent for the dryer

Q. I have a 2004 year Kenmore gas dryer (and washer) front load. The washer is washing (and spinning) fine. The dyer is taking longer and longer to dry. Medium heat 80-90 minutes clothes still wet (not dripping but not close to dry). High heat 60 minutes still damp. Earlier clothes were toast in high heat 30 minutes. I keep the lint tray clean, and last week professionally got my dryer vent cleaned. No improvement. Its only 5 years old. Please advise, serious answers only.

A. Thermol switch may be bad

Q. I live in a 600 sq foot condo. Am looking at a ventless washer/dryer combo. My problem is where I can hook it up to water? Can it go in the same closet as the water heater? Or would I have to redo plumbing and put in my bedroom closet? Oh - also where would it drain.....?

A. Hello Jovi: If it will fit into the water heater closet you can put it there. If you have a gas water heater, you will need to ensure that there is adequate ventilation for combustion air (usually outside air) and an exhaust fan as well. You could tie the waste from the washer/dryer to your bathroom waste line, or the kitchen waste line. If either of these lines are close to your water heater closet, you should be OK. If not, you may have to re-think this project. Running water line is not difficult for a trained plumber. The new PEX product makes it quite easy, and PEX is rated for hot or cold water.

Q. My gas clothes dryer has not been drying good. I called out a repairman to look at the dryer and was told the dryer was fine but that it was not getting good venting and I needed to have the houses dryer vent cleaned. The dryer repair man doesent clean the vents and a seperate company wants $125.00 to clean the vent. Is there a way I can clean the vent my self? Thanks Damon

A. They make a brush for that at home depot or you can use a vaccum

Q. I the lint catcher is on the back wall of the front loading dryer i can only get so much off the back when i take the lint catcher out but the way this dryer is made its hard to get the lint off help please...

A. They sell a really long brush with a movable handle at Lowes hardware as I'm sure as well as other big box srores..Maybe that will work,they are in the appliance dept..