Disconnect the vent from the dryer.
Diy dryer exhaust duct cleaning.
Reattach ductwork and vent cover.
Safely disconnect your dryer by unplugging the power cord from the outlet or turning off the gas or propane.
Then give it a trial run before sliding it back.
Put all of the dryer components back together and plug it in.
Use your shop vac to vacuum out the area your lint trap is inserted into.
When finished cleaning inspect the ducts to make sure that they are undamaged and up to safety codes.
Safely disconnect the dryer.
Here s how to clean your dryer vent in 5 easy steps step 1.
Now that you know the start and end points of your duct it s time to disconnect.
Take the large dryer vent duct brush in the kit and use it to make your dryer s duct shine.
This part is usually located behind the dryer.
If there s too much lint on the brush redo the step a couple of times.
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Unplug your machine and pull it away from the wall.
If necessary seal sections of ductwork with ul listed metal foil duct tape.
In order to properly clean your dryer s ventilation system you have to first know where it is.
Remove your lint trap remove any lint and let it soak in hot soapy water.
Mine has a little metal piece you can squeeze to open it.