Clean A Dryer Vent Duct

Go outside the house and remove the exterior vent cover.

Clean a dryer vent duct.

Once the dryer s in place head outside to clean the exterior vent. Check the vent cap at the exterior end of the duct to make sure it is clean and its flapper door works properly. Clean out the dryer vent from the outside using a vacuum. Pull the lint off the screen by hand and then gently clean the excess with a dryer vent brush.

The first thing you have to do is locate where the duct begins and ends. Call up different companies and ask for an estimate. Figure out roughly how much you can afford to spend on dryer vent cleaning. Safely disconnect the dryer.

Use hose extensions if available to vacuum out as much of the duct as you can. Use manually or attach end of cleaning rod to a power drill. Remove the lint screen by pulling it straight out of the cavity. It is recommended that the moisture is expelled outside to prevent excessive mold and mildew causing moisture from accumulating in a home.

Step 2 reach down into the cavity with the dryer vent brush and gently twist it around pulling out any lint. When the vent looks clear go back. Use duct brush to clean dryer duct of lint. Do not put off cleaning your dryer vent for too long due to price.

Cleaning a dryer duct isn t difficult. Find a company that s within your price range. 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. 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.

In general professional dryer vent cleaning can cost anywhere from 89 to 179. It will make cleaning it easier. Now that you know the start and end points of your duct it s time to disconnect. Start by removing the cover then put on some work gloves and clear out any accumulated lint.