Cleaning A Dryer Vent Pipe

Safely disconnect your dryer by unplugging the power cord from the outlet or turning off the gas or propane.

Cleaning a dryer vent pipe.

Safely disconnect the dryer. Visit website for more infor. Then give it a trial run before sliding it back. Start by moving the dryer away from the wall.

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. Push the dryer back into place and plug it in or turn the gas. Use duct brush to clean dryer duct of lint. Once you can access the area behind the dryer you need to remove the vent hose by loosening the clamp.

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. You might be able to loosen the clamp by hand. Use manually or attach end of cleaning rod to a power drill. Now that you know the start and end points of your duct it s time to disconnect.

Reattach ductwork and vent cover. If necessary seal sections of ductwork with ul listed metal foil duct tape. 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. Check the vent cap at the exterior end of the duct to make sure it is clean and its flapper door works properly.

Put all of the dryer components back together and plug it in.