Diy Dryer Exhaust Duct Cleaning

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

Diy dryer exhaust duct cleaning.

Safely disconnect your dryer by unplugging the power cord from the outlet or turning off the gas or propane. Push the dryer back into place and plug it in or turn the gas. Then give it a trial run before sliding it back. Mine has a little metal piece you can squeeze to open it.

When finished cleaning inspect the ducts to make sure that they are undamaged and up to safety codes. Find out how to do it which tools make it s. Remove your lint trap remove any lint and let it soak in hot soapy water. Reattach ductwork and vent cover.

Use your shop vac to vacuum out the area your lint trap is inserted into. Unplug your machine and pull it away from the wall. Here s how to clean your dryer vent in 5 easy steps step 1. If there s too much lint on the brush redo the step a couple of times.

Take the large dryer vent duct brush in the kit and use it to make your dryer s duct shine. Spin it with care as you push it in and then pull it out to remove the collected lint. If necessary seal sections of ductwork with ul listed metal foil duct tape. Clean your dryer vent regularly and upgrade to metal duct pipes to reduce fire risks and lower your energy bill.

Safely disconnect the dryer. Put all of the dryer components back together and plug it in.