A dryer vent that's clogged with lint doesn't just reduce the appliance's efficiency—it is a potential fire hazard. Here’s ...

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In fact, dirty dryer vents are the leading cause of domestic dryer fires, according to the US Fire Administration.So you’ll want to clean your machine’s dryer vent at least once a year.

3 For long dryer vent runs (between 3 and 30 feet), place the nozzle of the leaf blower into the vent terminal and turn it on. Have a helper check the outside of the house.

Cleaning the vent will likely make a mess, so have your vacuum cleaner or a dustpan and brush on hand. 2. Get familiar with your machine — Pull the dryer away from the wall and locate the vent.

I’m a do-it-yourselfer, and I’m going to remodel a bathroom. I don’t like our current exhaust bath fan and am going to install a new one. I’ve done all sorts of online research, and lots ...

If you removed your exterior vent cover, don’t forget to put it back on—you don’t want a bird or small mammal moving into your dryer duct. 10. Reconnect your dryer.

We take dryer vents for granted. The venting concept is simple enough: It allows moist, hot air a direct path to the exterior of the house. Putting a vent in correctly can be tricky, but if you do ...

The Kozy Kollar is a heavy-duty rubber vent that allows a PVC pipe to go up through it. It will work on a 0 to 12-pitch roof, and it takes about an hour to install from start to finish.

A fire broke out in an exterior vent next to the first floor of Lauinger Library at approximately 1:35 p.m. Jan. 29. The fire alarms forced students to evacuate the area, closing the immediate area ...

If you notice a buildup in the exterior vent, you should also take a look at the duct leading to the outside from the dryer. If it has lint buildup, ...

In fact, dirty dryer vents are the leading cause of domestic dryer fires, according to the US Fire Administration.So you’ll want to clean your machine’s dryer vent at least once a year.