Now it is time to remove the vent cover near your dryer so that you can clean out any debris that has accumulated inside.
How to tell if dryer vent goes to roof.
Go to the back of your dryer moving it if necessary.
A better roof termination.
Dryer vent specialists will tell you that a vertical approach to installing a dryer vent is inefficient and creates a fire risk for a home if it goes unchecked.
At this point now that your dryer is not connected to any power sources it is safe to work on your dryer vent.
Brush it down using this dryer vent cleaning kit.
Go up to the attic and disconnect where it s making the first turn.
But what happens when your dryer vents go through the roof.
Here are some things to look for and why the roof is not the smart choice when venting your dryer.
Do the same thing brushing towards the first turn.
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.
Step 2 remove the dryer vent cover.
Connect it back and go to the second turn.
Unlike the vents shown above left the dryerjack affects airflow by less than 01 water column inches of pressure.
This will keep your dryer running efficiently for a long time to come and will prevent house.
You now have a clean dryer vent.
Follow this step by step guide to keep your vents clean and clear.
Turn your dryer on.
Once the vent is exposed use a vent brush first clean the exterior surfaces.
Connect back and perform the same procedure at the third turn.