An appliance expert says you should empty the trap each time you put wet clothes in the dryer.
But here’s the big question: Should you empty the lint trap before or after runningthe dryer?
To get a clear answer, we went directly to the pros.
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Additionally, emptying the lint trap will help your appliance run at maximum capacity.
“I suggest checking and emptying the lint trap before running your dryer,” he says.
Before running a drying cycle, remove the lint trap to inspect whether it needs to be emptied.