Cleaning Out Dryer Vent On Roof

Use hose extensions if available to vacuum out as much of the duct as you can.

Cleaning out dryer vent on roof.

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. You simply need to pull the lint out. Cleaning a dryer vent isn t normally too complicated. 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. The handyman journey 78 648 views. Clean out the dryer vent from the outside using a vacuum. It will make cleaning it easier.

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. Cleaning a dryer duct isn t difficult. Once this step is done we will proceed to cleaning the vent on the roof.

How to clean out long dryer vents. How not to clean a dryer vent duct watch this before you clean a vent. Purpose of this instructablethis instructable is designed more from a maintenance aspect rather than fixing an already plugged up dryer vent. The less back pressure is created by the roof vent the more efficiently the system performs.

Luckily cleaning out a dryer vent is relatively simple if you follow the steps below. This step can be tricky and is the number one reason you should hire a professional to clean out your roof dryer vents. You must detach. If your dryer vent has no air blowing through it it is time for more serious measures which i will talk.

Remove lint from the duct by hand and then vacuum the inside of the duct. Your home may require professional dryer vent cleaning from dryer vent specialists especially if the vent is on the roof. Once the vent is exposed use a vent brush first clean the exterior surfaces. Rather than hire a professional a diy cleaning job saves money.

Then get on the roof and peel back any shingles that may be covering the vent as well as the guard. The next step that we will take in cleaning a dryer vent on a roof is locating and accessing the vent. It is important to always maintain a clean dryer vent.