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• Steps
• Tips
• Warnings
• What do you need

If your dryer vent hasn't been cleaned in the past year or two, then it probably needs it. How do you clean it up?

Steps

1. 1 Disconnect the dryer from gas and electricity. If you have a gas dryer, turn off the gas.
2. 2 Pull the dryer away from your ventilation extension. This is usually 40-60 cm.
3. 3 Use a screwdriver or wrench to loosen the 10 cm clamp (vent clamp) on the back of the dryer.
4. 4 Move the ventilation away from the dryer.
5. 5 Clean the hole in the back of the machine and remove any loose thread and build-up. Clean as deep as possible. A professional or household vacuum can help you clean everything inside and usually does a good job of removing fibers.
6. 6 Clean the ventilation tube you just removed and carefully pull the fibers out of it. A vacuum cleaner will do the job just fine.
7. 7 Look at the ends of the pipe. Most of the fibers are layered at the ends (within 30 cm) and a little in the middle of the vent. If you find a lot of build-up in the middle, use a plumbing cable to pull it out. A clothes hanger or wall plug can expand your reach if the path is fairly straight. However, they can get bogged down in the material and even lead to leaks. Try putting a flexible hose on the vacuum cleaner to clean everything inside and see if it works or not.
8. 8 Slide the clip back onto the vent. Replace the vent, tighten the clamp and slide the dryer into place.
9. 9 Also remove the vents on the outside of the house. The house can have embossing around the cover as well as screws. Use a razor knife to cut off the plug. The blade should be about 30 cm long. In this case, remove it.
10. 10 Pull out and clean any lint, or insert the hose of your vacuum cleaner into the exhaust pipe of the dryer. You can clean everything as deep as your hand or the hose of the vacuum cleaner allows.
11. 11 Look through the air vent to see if you missed anything. If the fibers are out of reach, use a plumbing wire or other tool (pump hose).
12. 12 Turn on the gas and insert the block connector back.
13. 13 Run the fluff dryer for 10 minutes. Any leftovers you just missed can fly out, so don't stand right next to the hole.
14. 14 Recheck the external vent for obstruction and attach the external vent.

Tips

• There are devices available to clean the entire pipe from the dryer to the end of the pipe, mostly the brushes have a flexible handlebar. They are most suitable for long ducts and typically include a 3.5m flexible handle, connect to a cordless drill, and come with several brush styles.
• Clean the lint-free filter every time you start the dryer. This will help you keep the ventilation free from fiber build-up (but not completely prevent them from forming). It also helps your dryer to run more efficiently.
• If your dryer vent is very long with a few bends. And if you have a fan for cleaning leaves, you can buy a rubber hose adapter that will fit both the end of the fan and the ventilation part sticking out of the pipe along with several clips (my adapter was 7-8 cm - you can buy it on the open PVC site in the pipe area for the house and in the garden supermarket). Squeeze everything tightly and turn on the leaf blower. It may surprise you how much fiber comes out of the vent, even after cleaning it with traditional methods. Some vacuum cleaners can also direct a reverse air stream. Try this method if you don't have anything suitable.
• When cleaning the air vents, you can also remove the lower front panel of the dryer and clean it. Pay attention to the area around the filter as well. By removing the fibers from the filter frame, the remaining fiber can be cleaned up and the vacuum cleaner tip can do a more thorough cleaning.
• Ventilation Locations: In most cases, the shortest, lowest girder level determines the location of the end, and factors such as windows, doors, AC compressors can also be considered. Roof vents are very popular in the south and work well for laundries located in the middle of the house. Pushing hot air upward uses about the same forces as pushing air horizontally or downward. If you have a sufficient width of the soffit, then it is well suited for ventilation.
• The outlet of your dryer should be on the roof, but stick out to the side of the house. It will always ventilate outdoors.
  • • If you have a professional vacuum cleaner of some type, this is ideal for cleaning your exhaust pipe. The diameter and length of the professional vacuum cleaner hose are long enough, and the ribs of the hose allow you to expand the space well and capture all the fibers on the sides of the hose. Vacuum first by inserting the hose of a professional vacuum cleaner into the exhaust hose and jerking it back and forth. Then vacuum everything else. Clean as you did the first day you purchased the dryer.
• Types of ventilation hoods (endings): Roof, wall and soffit. The types and features of ventilation hoods can be very different and make a big difference in how efficiently the dryer works and how quickly the pipe fills with fibers. In many cases, the terminations that are used have a grill or screen with small holes. It will take many months for the hole to clog. Regardless of whether the holes are louvered or popular, do not allow birds to lift the louvers and use the warm tube as a nest. Some of the old 22-degree vents don't open enough and are ineffective in design. Beware of air vents with grilles. Shock absorbers are required.

Warnings

• Clean ventilation back and forth slowly. There are many sharp screws and corners inside the hole. Be careful. Wear gloves and use tools where possible.
• In some old, small, converted apartments, etc. it may not be possible and / or impractical to run the dryer tube outside. This is a serious health issue and you need to consider all the harmful effects of using an indoor fiber trapping kit (water pipe) or ventilation directly in the attic or basement. Moisture and fiber are bi-products of a tumble dryer. It is unlikely that the water pipe will remove moisture and fibers. Health articles on this subject are numerous and can be easily found on the internet. Mold, allergies, diseases, paint peeling from the wall, heavy dust build-up ... Please avoid and minimize the use of these fiber traps. An alternative could be a condenser type dryer or a climate control contractor who can install an external duct.
• Clean the ventilation every year or two. Layering can cause fire.

What do you need

• Screwdriver
• Screwdriver
• Waste bin or bag
• Plumbing cable or dowel (optional)
• Vacuum cleaner
• Flashlight