Clean Dryer Exhaust Duct

Locate your duct in order to properly clean your dryer s ventilation system you have to first know where it is and where it ends.

Clean dryer exhaust duct.

If you find much lint on it repeat the step again. Cleaning a dryer duct isn t difficult. Pull it out and remove the lint from the brush. Use the large dryer vent duct brush to clean out the duct.

When the vent looks clear go back. Once the dryer s in place head outside to clean the exterior vent. The first thing you have to do is locate where the duct begins and ends. The tools and supplies you need to clean a dryer vent duct include a vacuum with a long hose attachment dryer vent brush kit screwdrivers and ul listed metal foil duct tape.

Start by removing the cover then put on some work gloves and clear out any accumulated lint. Clean out the dryer vent from the outside using a vacuum. It will make cleaning it easier. In back of most dryer units is a short 4 inch diameter.

Use hose extensions if available to vacuum out as much of the duct as you can.