How Do You Clean A Dryer Exhaust?
You should clean your clothes dryer vent to keep it working efficiently. A lint-clogged exhaust vent hose or pipe can catch fire. Clean your dryer exhaust system out at least once a year. It’s an easy task that takes about half an hour. Unplug the dryer and/or turn off the gas. Remove and clean the lint trap filter. Vacuum the lint trap and the area around the dryer with a shop vacuum. Then, replace the lint trap. Next, disconnect the dryer hose and remove the back of the dryer. Wash the area around the dryer and wipe off any lint trapped in corners or crevices. Vacuum the lint from inside the dryer, then replace the back. Clean out vent pipe that leads outside; use a long-handled brush or vent brush to loosen any trapped lint clinging to the walls of the vent pipe. Scrub the inner wall of the pipe, using circular motions so that you remove lint in crevices along the ridges in the vent hose or pipe. Scrubbing back and forth inside the pipe may allow the bristles to jump over lint tucke
