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8 Tips for Cleaning Your Dryer Vent

March 2nd, 2020 by Wagner Realty

8 Tips for Cleaning Your Dryer Vent

Cleaning your dryer vent keeps your dryer working most efficiently and helps eliminate the fire hazard that comes with dirty vents. Learn how to keep your dryer running properly, with our eight tips for cleaning your dryer vent.

Clean Vents Every 6 to 12 Months
For most newer dryers, you'll want to clean your vents every 6 to 12 months. If your dryer is older or sees unusually heavy use, then you may need to clean the vents more often. It's also a good idea to check the vent any time that the dryer doesn't seem to be drying as quickly as it normally does.
Start By Turning Off and Unplugging Your Dryer
The first step in cleaning vents is making sure your dryer is turned off and unplugged.
Move The Dryer Away from Wall to Access and Remove The Vent Clamp
Once your dryer is turned off, move it away from the wall to gain access to the vent. Before you clean the vent, you'll need to remove the vent clamp. Depending on the design, you may need a screwdriver to remove the clamp.
Clear Clogs Close to The Interior Vent
With the vent clamp removed, start by clearing out any clogs and debris you can reach with your hands. Depending on how long it's been since you've cleaned the vents, there may be substantial build-up to remove. Get rid of as much as possible with your hands before moving on to the next step.
Use a Vacuum for Deep Cleaning
You won't be able to reach everything with your hands, so you'll also want to have a vacuum handy to clean deeper inside the vent. Try to remove as much debris as possible with a vacuum attachment.
Remove Clogs and Obstructions from Exterior Vent
After the indoor vent is clean, the final step before reattaching your dryer is cleaning the outdoor vent, repeating the same process as you did to clean indoors.
Reattach Indoor Vent
With your vents clean, all that's left is putting things back together. Start by reattaching the indoor dryer vent, before you move your dryer back into place.
Plug Dryer In, Turn on and Enjoy
Now plug your dryer in, turn it on, and enjoy the efficiency that comes with clean dryer vents. Mark your calendar for another cleaning in six months.

Cleaning your dryer vent is a home improvement project that doesn't require a huge investment of time, and the results are more than worth the effort. Stay on top of dryer maintenance once or twice per year, and you can get more mileage out of one of the most-used appliances in any home.

Categories: Home Maintenance

8 Tips for Cleaning Your Dryer Vent

8 Tips for Cleaning Your Dryer Vent

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