Cleaning Dryer Vent Line

Purpose of this instructablethis instructable is designed more from a maintenance aspect rather than fixing an already plugged up dryer vent.

Cleaning dryer vent line. Then give it a trial run before sliding it back. Here s how to clean your dryer vent in 5 easy steps step 1. If your dryer vent hasn t been cleaned in the past year or two it probably needs a good cleaning. Now that you know the start and end points of your duct it s time to disconnect.

Prevent house fires by cleaning out your dryer vents with this awesome trick. Safely disconnect your dryer by unplugging the power cord from the outlet or turning off the gas or propane. How to clean your dryer vent why dryer ducts need to be cleaned the u s. On a regular basis remove the lint screen and vacuum in and around the lint filter housing with the hose attachment of.

Remove the dryer s duct from the vent from inside the house to give you access to the end of the linteater. Fire administration reports that every year more than 2 900 home fires are started by clothes dryers and the leading cause of these fires is a buildup of lint due to lack of simple maintenance on the part of the owner. Dryer vents get clogged with lint from your dryer which can affect how your dryer functions. Locate your dryer s exterior exhaust vent and take an initial air flow reading with a digital anemometer.

Make a minimum of two full passes with our rotary brush. Regularly sweep and dust the area around the dryer. You can clean your vent yourself if you re able to reach it by moving your dryer. How to clean out long dryer vents.

Subscribe to new videos. It s quick easy and makes a big difference in your. In order to properly clean your dryer s ventilation system you have to first know where it is. Clean your dryer s exhaust port as well as lint trap housing.

Put all of the dryer components back together and plug it in. Remove the lint trap filter and clean it out before every cycle. Flexible dryer ducts are secured to the vent with a hose clamp foil tape or a series of screws. If your dryer vent has no air blowing through it it is time for more serious measures which i will talk.