Cleaning Dryer Vent In Attic

The first thing you have to do is locate where the duct begins and ends.

Cleaning dryer vent in attic.

What s the best way to add attic ventilation without soffit vents. If the vent is longer than recommended a booster vent fan can be installed in the pipe to increase the distance. Or at least here in my neck of the woods. The dryers i service are in use almost 24 hours a day seven days a week.

Lint from the dryer is collecting on the insulation in the attic. The vent clean out kits that you find in your home improvement stores are only ten to twelve feet. How not to clean a dryer vent duct watch this before you clean a vent. Peel back shingles that obstruct the vent on the roof.

Check your dryer manual for the maximum length of pipe and number of bends allowed. Should the duct pipe be extended so that the lint would go outside the attic on to the roof. There is a metal roof flashing covering the vent pipe. You will need to use a vacuum to clean out the length of the vent and unless you have.

Safely disconnect the dryer. My gas dryer aluminum duct pipe vents into the attic about 3 inches from the roof. The problem with attics. Here s how to clean your dryer vent in 5 easy steps step 1.

Vacuum on the ground floor. It s a good idea to make the vent pipe easily detachable in the attic to allow you to clean it from time to time. The attic is usually colder than the rest of the house during the winter and that can create a problem for a dryer 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.

I clean the vents monthly. Push the dryer back into place and plug it in or turn the gas. Remove the guard to the dryer vent. If necessary seal sections of ductwork with ul listed metal foil duct tape.

It only takes a few minutes and the peace of mind is well worth the minimal effort. When finished cleaning inspect the ducts to make sure that they are undamaged and up to safety codes. Reattach ductwork and vent cover. Now that you know the start and end points of your duct it s time to disconnect.