Cleaning A Dryer Vent Pipe

Check the vent cap at the exterior end of the duct to make sure it is clean and its flapper door works properly.

Cleaning a dryer vent pipe.

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. You might be able to loosen the clamp by hand. Start by moving the dryer away from the wall. If necessary seal sections of ductwork with ul listed metal foil duct tape.

Push the dryer back into place and plug it in or turn the gas. Safely disconnect the dryer. Use duct brush to clean dryer duct of lint. Safely disconnect your dryer by unplugging the power cord from the outlet or turning off the gas or propane.

Then give it a trial run before sliding it back. Reattach ductwork and vent cover. Visit website for more infor. 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.

Now that you know the start and end points of your duct it s time to disconnect. Put all of the dryer components back together and plug it in. 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. When finished cleaning inspect the ducts to make sure that they are undamaged and up to safety codes.

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