Clean A Dryer Vent Duct

Now that you know the start and end points of your duct it s time to disconnect.

Clean a dryer vent duct.

Cleaning a dryer duct isn t difficult. Step 2 reach down into the cavity with the dryer vent brush and gently twist it around pulling out any lint. Check the vent cap at the exterior end of the duct to make sure it is clean and its flapper door works properly. Figure out roughly how much you can afford to spend on dryer vent cleaning.

In general professional dryer vent cleaning can cost anywhere from 89 to 179. When the vent looks clear go back. It will make cleaning it easier. Call up different companies and ask for an estimate.

Here s how to clean your dryer vent in 5 easy steps step 1. Use duct brush to clean dryer duct of lint. Clean out the dryer vent from the outside using a vacuum. In order to properly clean your dryer s ventilation system you have to first know where it is.

Remove the lint screen by pulling it straight out of the cavity. Remove lint from the duct by hand and then vacuum the inside of the duct. Safely disconnect the dryer. The first thing you have to do is locate where the duct begins and ends.

Use manually or attach end of cleaning rod to a power drill. Ventless or non vented dryers use a holding tank that must be emptied regularly to collect the water and vented dryers expel the moisture through a vent duct into the air. Once the dryer s in place head outside to clean the exterior vent. Go outside the house and remove the exterior vent cover.

It is recommended that the moisture is expelled outside to prevent excessive mold and mildew causing moisture from accumulating in a home. Find a company that s within your price range. Pull the lint off the screen by hand and then gently clean the excess with a dryer vent brush. Start by removing the cover then put on some work gloves and clear out any accumulated lint.