# Articles about “appliance care” | Launderwise Blog --- # appliance care 4 articles on this topic Popular tags [fabric care 18 ](/blog/tag/fabric-care/index.md)[stain removal 17 ](/blog/tag/stain-removal/index.md)[laundry tips 7 ](/blog/tag/laundry-tips/index.md)[laundry 4 ](/blog/tag/laundry/index.md)[appliance care 4 ](/blog/tag/appliance-care/index.md)[washing machine 4 ](/blog/tag/washing-machine/index.md)[dryer 3 ](/blog/tag/dryer/index.md)[delicates 3 ](/blog/tag/delicates/index.md)[how to wash 3 ](/blog/tag/how-to-wash/index.md)[drying 2 ](/blog/tag/drying/index.md)[odour 2 ](/blog/tag/odour/index.md)[synthetics 2 ](/blog/tag/synthetics/index.md)[detergents 2 ](/blog/tag/detergents/index.md)[buying guide 2 ](/blog/tag/buying-guide/index.md)[troubleshooting 2](/blog/tag/troubleshooting/index.md) 4 articles [![Dryer Not Heating? A Symptom-by-Symptom Diagnostic Guide](https://static.launderwise.com/images/blog/dryer-not-heating-cover.webp)](/blog/dryer-not-heating/index.md) [How To Wash · June 7, 2026 · 12 min](/blog/dryer-not-heating/index.md) ## [Dryer Not Heating? A Symptom-by-Symptom Diagnostic Guide](/blog/dryer-not-heating/index.md) [A dryer that runs but won't heat is usually a tripped breaker leg, a blown thermal fuse, a failed element or igniter, or a blocked vent. Diagnose it safely.](/blog/dryer-not-heating/index.md) [Read article ](/blog/dryer-not-heating/index.md) [![How to Clean a Dryer Vent (and Prevent a Dryer Fire)](https://static.launderwise.com/images/blog/clean-dryer-vent-cover.webp)](/blog/clean-dryer-vent/index.md) [How To Wash · June 4, 2026 · 12 min](/blog/clean-dryer-vent/index.md) ## [How to Clean a Dryer Vent (and Prevent a Dryer Fire)](/blog/clean-dryer-vent/index.md) [Lint in the dryer duct is highly flammable. Clean the lint screen every load and the full vent once a year — here's the safe step-by-step, signs and tools.](/blog/clean-dryer-vent/index.md) [Read article ](/blog/clean-dryer-vent/index.md) [![Washing Machine Won't Drain or Spin? How to Fix It](https://static.launderwise.com/images/blog/washing-machine-wont-drain-or-spin-cover.webp)](/blog/washing-machine-wont-drain-or-spin/index.md) [How To Wash · June 4, 2026 · 12 min](/blog/washing-machine-wont-drain-or-spin/index.md) ## [Washing Machine Won't Drain or Spin? How to Fix It](/blog/washing-machine-wont-drain-or-spin/index.md) [A washer that won't spin may be stuck at the drain stage. Drain safely, clean the filter if accessible, check the latch, load, hose and suds.](/blog/washing-machine-wont-drain-or-spin/index.md) [Read article ](/blog/washing-machine-wont-drain-or-spin/index.md) [![How to Clean a Smelly Washing Machine (and Stop It Returning)](https://static.launderwise.com/images/blog/clean-smelly-washing-machine-cover.webp)](/blog/clean-smelly-washing-machine/index.md) [How To Wash · June 3, 2026 · 12 min](/blog/clean-smelly-washing-machine/index.md) ## [How to Clean a Smelly Washing Machine (and Stop It Returning)](/blog/clean-smelly-washing-machine/index.md) [Washers smell from residue and trapped moisture. Run a clean cycle, clean the seal, drawer and filter, keep the door ajar — and never mix cleaners.](/blog/clean-smelly-washing-machine/index.md) [Read article ](/blog/clean-smelly-washing-machine/index.md) ## Most read articles Selection [1](/blog/best-laundry-stain-remover/index.md) ### [Best Laundry Stain Remover: Attributed Picks by Stain and Fabric](/blog/best-laundry-stain-remover/index.md) [Stain Removal•12 min](/blog/best-laundry-stain-remover/index.md) [2](/blog/getting-started-laundry/index.md) ### [Laundry Basics: A Simple Starter Guide](/blog/getting-started-laundry/index.md) [How To Wash•10 min](/blog/getting-started-laundry/index.md)