Clean Dryer Exhaust Duct

If you find much lint on it repeat the step again.

Clean dryer exhaust duct.

When the vent looks clear go back. Remove lint from the duct by hand and then vacuum the inside of the duct. Use hose extensions if available to vacuum out as much of the duct as you can. 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.

Move it carefully spinning while you push it in. Pull it out and remove the lint from the brush. It will make cleaning it easier. 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.

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. Go outside the house and remove the exterior vent cover. Once the dryer s in place head outside to clean the exterior vent.

In back of most dryer units is a short 4 inch diameter.