a handful of citrus peels into the disposal, run cold water and then turn the unit on.
dryer lint in the exhaust is a fire hazard; clean the exhaust once a year.
loosen the clamp so that you can pull the exhaust off the back of the dryer.
remove large clumps of lint from both the tubing and the hole in the back of the dryer.
use a wire to carefully remove any large clumps in the exhaust tubing that you cannot reach with your hands.
washing machine floods are typically caused by leaks in the hose.
remove your washing machine panel.
check for any leaks, cracks or weak spots on your hoses.
replace washing machine hose if 