If you have a home vacuum cleaner or even a shop vacuum cleaner, you will likely be able to clean your dryer vent in no time. These only tend to work if your dryer vent system isn’t longer than a few feet. If your dryer vent is too long, a vacuum with vacuum attachments won’t work.

The Importance Of Cleaning Your Dryer Vent

The dryer vent acts like a chimney, and helps take the hot air from the dryer out of your home. Without the dryer vent, your dryer will probably spread heat, lint and debris all over the room it is located in. That is why it is very important to clan your dryer vent regularly.

How To Clean A Dryer Vent With Vacuum Attachments

Unplug Your Dryer

When cleaning your dryer vents, it’s important to make sure you’ve turned the dryer off. Find the power outlet and unplug your dryer.

Find The Vents & Duct

There will be a hose on the back of your dryer that connects to the wall. On the outside of your home will be a dryer exhaust vent. Find both of these.

Pull The Dryer From The Wall

Next, you should pull the dryer a foot or two back from the wall. This will give you space to work while cleaning the vent.

Remove The Dryer Hose

Using a screwdriver, take the vent clamp off the dryer hose. The dryer hose should easily pull off from the wall, exposing the dryer vent.

Remove The Lint From Dryer

Wearing gloves, remove lint from the hole in the back of your dryer.

What do you gain from regular dryer vent cleaning?

Reduced maintenance cost

When the dryer vent is cleaned regularly, it is less likely to overheat or get clogged. As a result, it is less likely to break down or experience a technical hitch.

Reduces the risk of fire

Lint is a highly flammable material. If left to accumulate on the vent, it can cause a fire that can cause havoc. Regular cleaning help to prevent lint buildup, thus preventing the risk of fire.