Cleaning Out Dryer Vent On Roof

You simply need to pull the lint out.

Cleaning out dryer vent on roof.

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. If your dryer vent has no air blowing through it it is time for more serious measures which i will talk. Purpose of this instructablethis instructable is designed more from a maintenance aspect rather than fixing an already plugged up dryer vent. Luckily cleaning out a dryer vent is relatively simple if you follow the steps below.

The new dryerjack is the most efficient. This can become difficult if the system is especially complicated or if the vent is vertical and requires roof access. Use hose extensions if available to vacuum out as much of the duct as you can. How to clean out long dryer vents.

Locating and accessing the vent. You must detach. Rather than hire a professional a diy cleaning job saves money. Your home may require professional dryer vent cleaning from dryer vent specialists especially if the vent is on the roof.

Once this step is done we will proceed to cleaning the vent on the roof. Then get on the roof and peel back any shingles that may be covering the vent as well as the guard. The less back pressure is created by the roof vent the more efficiently the system performs. Cleaning a dryer vent isn t normally too complicated.

Cleaning a dryer duct isn t difficult. The handyman journey 78 648 views. Clean out the dryer vent from the outside using a vacuum. Go outside the house and remove the exterior vent cover.

It will make cleaning it easier. The next step that we will take in cleaning a dryer vent on a roof is locating and accessing the vent. 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. 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 is important to always maintain a clean dryer vent. Remove lint from the duct by hand and then vacuum the inside of the duct. 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.