You can pick up a kit on amazon for cheap and clean your dryer vent in under an hour.
Can i clean my dryer vent myself.
Remove your lint trap remove any lint and let it soak in hot soapy water.
You can see which kit i use here.
When the vent looks clear go back.
After years i had to replace my first dryer vent kit and i now use the lint lizard dryer vent kit.
Mine has a little metal piece you can squeeze to open it.
Yes it is easy to clean a dryer vent at home with a kit.
Start by removing the cover then put on some work gloves and clear out any accumulated lint.
If you need more length to reach the other end of the duct add another segment from your brush kit.
If you have a gas dryer turn the supply valve off while cleaning.
Disconnect the dryer duct from the back of the dryer.
In order to properly clean your dryer s ventilation system you have to first know where it is and where it ends.
Disconnect the vent from the dryer.
Also locate the dryer exhaust vent at your home s exterior.
You do need special vent brushes in order to effectively clean a dryer vent duct.
Pull the dryer away from the wall about a foot to begin cleaning your dryer vent.
Unplug your machine and pull it away from the wall.
The first step on how to clean a dryer vent is to unplug the dryer.