Cleaning A Dryer Vent Pipe

Safely disconnect the dryer.

Cleaning a dryer vent pipe.

To clean your dryer vent remove the outside cover on the vent and use a special lint brush with an extendable handle to clean the inside of the pipe. The vent on a clothes dryer can become clogged with lint over time causing the dryer to dry less efficiently and resulting in dangerous house fires. Put all of the dryer components back together and plug it in. When finished cleaning inspect the ducts to make sure that they are undamaged and up to safety codes.

Check the vent cap at the exterior end of the duct to make sure it is clean and its flapper door works properly. Push the dryer back into place and plug it in or turn the gas. Reattach ductwork and vent cover. Here s how to clean your dryer vent in 5 easy steps step 1.

You might be able to loosen the clamp by hand. Visit website for more infor. Once you can access the area behind the dryer you need to remove the vent hose by loosening the clamp. Then give it a trial run before sliding it back.

Now that you know the start and end points of your duct it s time to disconnect. Start by moving the dryer away from the wall. In order to properly clean your dryer s ventilation system you have to first know where it is. Before you can use your leaf blower vacuum to clean the dryer vent pipe you need to access the area with the vent and get it ready for cleaning.

If necessary seal sections of ductwork with ul listed metal foil duct tape.