Cleaning A Dryer Vent Pipe

In order to properly clean your dryer s ventilation system you have to first know where it is.

Cleaning a dryer vent pipe.

Reattach ductwork and vent cover. Push the dryer back into place and plug it in or turn the gas. Start by moving the dryer away from the wall. Safely disconnect the dryer.

Now that you know the start and end points of your duct it s time to disconnect. 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. If necessary seal sections of ductwork with ul listed metal foil duct tape.

You might be able to loosen the clamp by hand. 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. Safely disconnect your dryer by unplugging the power cord from the outlet or turning off the gas or propane. 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.

Use manually or attach end of cleaning rod to a power drill. Use duct brush to clean dryer duct of lint. 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. 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.