Cleaning Dryer Vent Pipe

Preparing the dryer vent duct for cleaning.

Cleaning dryer vent pipe.

The first step on how to clean a dryer vent is to unplug the dryer. Safely disconnect your dryer by unplugging the power cord from the outlet or turning off the gas or propane valve. Wash the vent cover if the vent cover is soiled with dust and dirt mix a few drops of dishwashing liquid in warm water and scrub away the soil with a brush or old cloth. In fact getting a clean dryer vent pipe is simple.

It s a simple task if you own an electric dryer. Dryer vent cleaning i like to start by cleaning off the lint trap. Regular cleaning is especially important in humid climates where moisture can cause lint to mat and cling to the vent causing it to malfunction. Next remove any metal tape or clamps keeping the dryer vent pipe fixed to its exhaust.

You can put the tube of the vacuum directly up the vent. Disconnect the dryer duct from the back of the dryer. Use duct brush to clean dryer duct of lint. Use a screwdriver to release these so that you can vacuum.

If you have a gas dryer turn the supply valve off while cleaning. Remove any clamps or metal tape so that you can pull the dryer vent pipe free from the exhaust. Hot air goes through those pipes and exits your house through an opening on an outside wall. All you need to do is prepare the vent by gaining access to it and then you ll be ready to clear the space with your electric or battery powered leaf blower.

First unplug the machine s power cord from the wall outlet. Use manually or attach end of cleaning rod to a power drill. There should be clamps that connect the exhaust pipe of the dryer to the vent. Pull the dryer away from the wall about a foot to begin cleaning your dryer vent.

Then vacuum around the lint trap and vent to get out what you can. Check the vent cap at the exterior end of the duct to make sure it is clean and its flapper door works properly. You may need to use a screwdriver to disconnect the vent clamp. During the process of cleaning the dryer vent the professional will first look for an outside dryer vent cap which can be removed.

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. Start by moving the dryer away from the wall. Before climbing up to the roof get behind the dryer to vacuum out the vent.