Support Us Button Widget

Fact or Fiction: 5 hacks to make your washer + dryer live longer

A woman loads a dryer with her baby next to her.

Do you know which hacks can extend the lifetime of your washer + dryer?

Photo via Pexels

Love them or hate them, you have an intimate, steadfast relationship with your washer + dryer.

But do you know how to show them love to keep them alive (and working like brand-new) as long as possible?

Test your knowledge, then click to learn more from the local experts at Garner Appliance and Mattress:

  1. The lint trap only needs to be cleaned after every other dryer load. Fact or Fiction?
  2. Longer drying times can be a sign of a clogged dryer vent. Fact or Fiction?
  3. You need to clean the inside of your washer about once every six months. Fact or Fiction?

^This content is created by our Client Success Team. Let’s work together.

More from RALtoday
This list of volunteer opportunities in Raleigh includes everything from becoming a park guide to fostering kittens — keep reading to find an org you’re passionate about.
The 16th annual edition of Small Business Saturday falls on November 29 — the perfect time to help you add a local sparkle into your holiday shopping.
“Wicked: For Good” hits theaters Friday, Nov. 21. Here’s how we’d spend one short day in Oak City like Elphaba + Glinda.
We asked this local performer about his favorite venues, plays, and the best barbecue in North Carolina.
The 2024 holiday season is officially among us, and Oak City isn’t short on festive experiences. Grab your calendar and check out these experiences filled with tons of holiday cheer.
After its March 2025 closure, a new team with ties to the former ownership group of 42nd Street Oyster Bar will reopen the Raleigh staple as early as February 2026. Read up on readers’ memories from this local gem.
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and Sippin’ Santa at Wye Hill — AKA the tropical holiday event of the year — is back through Dec. 28.
Whether you’re shortening on time or need to impress the in-laws, our com-pie-lation of local bakeries will help you find the perfect sweet treat.
Get ready to dash for drumsticks — there are seven turkey trots to get you up and moving on Thanksgiving Day around the City of Oaks.
Take the stress out of prepping and planning on Thanksgiving with these 13 restaurants + eateries offering takeout and dine-in seasonal feasts.