Start by removing the cover then put on some work gloves and clear out any accumulated lint.
How to clean a roof dryer vent.
Have you ever wondered how to clean your dryer vents.
It will make cleaning it easier.
Once you have done this the vent cover should come off easily.
Julio and sam came on time to clean my dryer vent.
Once this step is done we will proceed to cleaning the vent on the roof.
Clean out the dryer vent from the outside using a vacuum.
The first thing that we will do when cleaning a dryer vent that is vented through the roof is to disconnect the dryer and clean the inside vent.
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.
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Commercial vacuums are used to suck up as much lint and debris as possible from the inside.
Then get on the roof and peel back any shingles that may be covering the vent as well as the guard.
Once the vent is exposed use a vent brush first clean the exterior surfaces.
Remove lint from the duct by hand and then vacuum the inside of the duct.
Go outside the house and remove the exterior vent cover.
When the vent looks clear go back.
Use hose extensions if available to vacuum out as much of the duct as you can.
In this video i show you how but i made a big mistake an.
You should be able to use your screwdriver to remove the screws holding the vent in place.
Go to the back of your dryer moving it if necessary.
How not to clean a dryer vent don t do this.
Cleaning a dryer duct isn t difficult.
Once the dryer s in place head outside to clean the exterior vent.
How not to clean a dryer vent duct watch this before you clean a vent.
The dryer vents into the wall and up to the roof.
Go over the vent cover with your clean cloth to remove any lint or other materials that have accumulated there.