Clean Dryer Exhaust Duct

It will make cleaning it easier.

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. In back of most dryer units is a short 4 inch diameter. When the vent looks clear go back. Use hose extensions if available to vacuum out as much of the duct as you can.

Once the dryer s in place head outside to clean the exterior vent. Start by removing the cover then put on some work gloves and clear out any accumulated lint. Use the large dryer vent duct brush to clean out the duct. Remove lint from the duct by hand and then vacuum the inside of the duct.

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. Clean out the dryer vent from the outside using a vacuum. Go outside the house and remove the exterior vent cover. The first thing you have to do is locate where the duct begins and ends.

Pull it out and remove the lint from the brush.