Clean Dryer Exhaust 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 dryer exhaust duct.

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

If you find much lint on it repeat the step again. Once the dryer s in place head outside to clean the exterior vent. Move it carefully spinning while you push it in. 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.

Go outside the house and remove the exterior vent cover. Cleaning a dryer duct isn t difficult. Use the large dryer vent duct brush to clean out the duct. When the vent looks clear go back.

Start by removing the cover then put on some work gloves and clear out any accumulated lint.