Cleaning Long Dryer Vent Line

Reattach ductwork and vent cover.

Cleaning long dryer vent line.

Unplug the dryer and move it out of the way and disconnect the vent hose from the dryer. Use the large dryer vent duct brush to clean out the duct. Bend the tab back and cover. How to clean out long dryer vents step 1.

One small lightweight drink cup. Included below is a rough sketch of what i think the vent looks like but i have no way to confirm that without removing a lot of dry wall and flooring. Pull it out and remove the lint from the brush. Take your 4 cap and with the tin snips make a couple of cuts as shown.

Safely disconnect your dryer by unplugging the power cord from the outlet or turning off the gas or propane. Locate the dryer vent cover on the outside of your house. Here s how to clean your dryer vent in 5 easy steps step 1. In order to properly clean your dryer s ventilation system you have to first know where it is.

I have a very long dryer vent run that is about 18 or so and is completely behind a wall. Using a dryer vent brush remove the lint from inside the hole. Using a small hand held electric leaf blower buy or rent insert the business end in the hose and turn on the blower. Safely disconnect the dryer.

I used a 5 fluid ounce paper dixie style cup. Move it carefully spinning while you push it in. Wrapping the connection of the leaf blower and the hose with a towel will help make a better seal and force more air into the hose. Once you feel like the vent trap is clean you can move on to the dryer vent duct behind your dryer.

I bought one of those dryer vent cleaning kits that has a brush on one end and has a bunch of attachable rods that end up attaching to a drill. Put all of the dryer components back together and plug it in. When finished cleaning inspect the ducts to make sure that they are undamaged and up to safety codes. Then give it a trial run before sliding it back.

A length of paracord. Clean the outside portion of the dryer vent step 1. Push the dryer back into place and plug it in or turn the gas. The vent duct should slide right out if it isn t fastened or sealed to the home s exterior.