Wash the vent cover - As you’ve removed the external vent cover, give it a wash in warm, soapy water and leave it out to dry before replacing.ħ. Some people use leaf blowers so blow out the lint from the inside of the vent, but this tends not to be as effective as our recommended method and can cause a big mess.Ħ. Just make sure there are no sharp edges or ends, as that could damage the pipe from the inside. If the vent cleaning brush isn't long enough to get through the entire vent tube, attach the brush securely to a stiff piece of wire a wire coat hanger should work in a pinch. We recommend cleaning from whichever access point is higher, so gravity is on your side. You may also need to brush the inside of the exhaust pipe and the back of the vent on your dryer too. Brush away the lint - Using your dryer vent cleaning kit, insert the brush into the vent and rotate it as you sweep back and forth - be prepared for a mess! You can do this from the outside vent as well if the brush isn’t deep enough to pass through. If you’ve got a cordless or handheld vacuum, it’s also worth going outside to remove the vent cover and picking up any immediate lint on that side too.Ħ. Vacuum up the excess - Using the crevice tool on your vacuum cleaner or a flexible hose attachment if it's provided, pick up any immediate dust and lint you see in the dryer vent or the exhaust pipe - this is just for the lint you can see, don't start reaching into the duct as you will get there in a moment. You may have to move it up and down and side to side a few times to loosen or remove any lint.ĥ.
Use the lint trap brush - if your cleaning kit includes a lint trap brush, insert it into the lint trap. However, if you’re not sure on what you’re doing, call a professional when it comes to gas.Ĥ. If you have a gas dryer, you will need to switch off the gas supply and follow the same steps above. If it’s easier, you can alternatively remove the exhaust pipe from the duct in the wall instead. You need to be gentle as you pull the pipe away, otherwise you could damage it. Next, remove any clamps or metal tape which connects the exhaust pipe to the vent on the back of the dryer. Disconnect your dryer - Unplug your dryer from the wall outlet. From there, the vent will likely continue to the outside of your property.ģ. On the back of your dryer, the vent will look like a short 4-inch diameter exhaust pipe which is connected from the dryer to your wall. Take great care if you have a gas dryer, as moving it could damage the gas line. Get familiar with your machine - Pull the dryer away from the wall and locate the vent. Cleaning the vent will likely make a mess, so have your vacuum cleaner or a dustpan and brush on hand.Ģ. Gloves are a good idea too for protection. Prepare yourself - Chances are, you will be dealing with a lot of lint, so wear a mask if you have allergies.
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