Cleaning Out Dryer Vent On Roof

Once this step is done we will proceed to cleaning the vent on the roof.

Cleaning out dryer vent on roof.

How not to clean a dryer vent duct watch this before you clean a vent. Clean out the dryer vent from the outside using a vacuum. The less back pressure is created by the roof vent the more efficiently the system performs. The position and curvature of the damper combined with hood size and collar placement optimize airflow to such a degree that laboratory tests confirm nearly zero reduction in airflow.

It will make cleaning it easier. Then get on the roof and peel back any shingles that may be covering the vent as well as the guard. Before you clean a dryer vent on the roof vacuum out the vent behind the dryer since it s easier to clean out the length of the vent from the ground floor. You must detach.

Remove lint from the duct by hand and then vacuum the inside of the 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. You simply need to pull the lint out. This step can be tricky and is the number one reason you should hire a professional to clean out your roof dryer vents.

Locating and accessing the vent. If your dryer vent has no air blowing through it it is time for more serious measures which i will talk. The new dryerjack is the most efficient. Your home may require professional dryer vent cleaning from dryer vent specialists especially if the vent is on the roof.

Go outside the house and remove the exterior vent cover. Rather than hire a professional a diy cleaning job saves money. The next step that we will take in cleaning a dryer vent on a roof is locating and accessing the vent. This can become difficult if the system is especially complicated or if the vent is vertical and requires roof access.

Cleaning a dryer duct isn t difficult. Purpose of this instructablethis instructable is designed more from a maintenance aspect rather than fixing an already plugged up dryer vent. How to clean out long dryer vents. Use hose extensions if available to vacuum out as much of the duct as you can.

Dryer vents clogged with lint dust and dirt are not only less aesthetically pleasing but can actually cause serious problems for your dryer and your home. Luckily cleaning out a dryer vent is relatively simple if you follow the steps below. It is important to always maintain a clean dryer vent.