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Thanks bsmity:
Never thought about doing this — just learned about it — will try it myself. When my heating unit went out on our dryer, the Fix-It guy that I called went into the dryer and pulled out the lint filter. It appeared to be clean.
We always clean the lint from the filter after every [...]

Thanks Keeper!
If you use dryer sheets- a frugal friend suggested cutting them in half. Works just as well.
Then I found adding white vinegar to the final clothes rinse- then dry as usual. Everything is fluffier with no residue and no vinegar smell.

Thanks for the tip Swaptip!
Do you love crispy shirts but hate starch? Try ironing newly-laundered shirts while they’re still damp. Hang immediately on a wooden hanger. Voila! Nice crispy shirts, and you saved the dryer time as well.

Quick tip from Vanessa in Cali:
If you have damp clothes and you want to dry them quickly, put a dry towel in with them. It will help absorb the moisture and dry them faster.
For your wrinkled dry clothes throw them in with a damp towel and it will help to remove the wrinkles.

Tip from Susan:
After having to spend $100 on a new timer for a 4 year old dishwasher, I was told by the repairman that you should never turn the knob on your dishwasher when the door is shut. That sends electricity through the timer each time you turn the knob, and wears it out. So [...]

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