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.

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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.

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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 ...

Step 3: Disconnect the exterior duct hose from the back of the dryer. Using a flat-head screwdriver, unscrew the screw at the top of the fitting, and the duct should loosen enough for you to slide ...

Vent pipes that are convoluted can be blocked by lint build-up. Skip to content. ... The entire 25 feet of the vent pipe from the old dryer location to the exterior vent hood was choked with lint.

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.