How To Clean Your Dryer Duct [Vent]

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Shannon from www.house-improvements.com shows you how to how to clean your household dryer duct. Lint can build up over time from normal operation in your duct vent which can become a fire hazard.
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@TM_Stone 2 жыл бұрын

I bought this kit plus the 4 extensions years ago since my dryer run vents to my roof (22ft). The first time I cleaned it I removed a shop vac full of lint. Every homeowner should own one of these. I clean it twice a year.

@donlee4238 Жыл бұрын

Its recommended to clean every 2 years, but more the merrier I suppose.

@tracidavis8991 2 жыл бұрын

I am a single woman that appreciates videos like this!

@OverHaluyu 2 жыл бұрын

We don't have dryer vent but my 8month old baby and I just watched this video from start to finish together lol

@aaron74 2 жыл бұрын

Oh geez, another thing I gotta do!

@HouseImprovements 2 жыл бұрын

That list keeps growing Aaron! LOL

@rzh3443 2 жыл бұрын

I bought this when it first came out and it works great. I usually tightly clamp a garbage bag to the dryer end and come at it from the outside. We clean the dryer screen after every load as well. Always best not to use the “corrugated” aluminum vents as the indentations trap lint like crazy.

@HouseImprovements 2 жыл бұрын

All great tips

@kevinsturges466 2 жыл бұрын

My thinking is that you need at least a small piece of corrugated because the dryer vibrates so much when it’s doing it’s job. The corrugated will flex while a solid may come off easier.

@rzh3443 2 жыл бұрын

@@kevinsturges466 Hi Kevin. I have not had that issue at all. I fasten the pipe elbow to the dryer outlet "tube" with a sheet metal screw. I have a 16 year old Maytag Dryer and there really is little vibration transmitted to the pipe. I do use steel els not the aluminum ones . They are much sturdier. The straight pipe lengths can be either.

@chaplainmattsanders4884 Жыл бұрын

Good idea. Thnx.

@deliafrye7753 2 жыл бұрын

I put my leaf blower into the vent and it does a really good job I tried to do it twice per year

@manrom3039 2 жыл бұрын

Interesting, ty.

@garyabiermann 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve done the same for a few years and blow quite a bit of dust out

@RCBednei 2 жыл бұрын

Genius!! Thank you!

@u.sonomabeach6528 2 жыл бұрын

I just take the duct off and duct tape it to my butt flush up against both loafs and rip a strudel through it

@chaplainmattsanders4884 Жыл бұрын

Wow cool idea

@milesharlan1 2 жыл бұрын

Thank You Shannon... I have seen them in the stores & now I can see how well it works!! Keep up the good work!

@HouseImprovements 2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@deletethemedia3445 2 жыл бұрын

Hands down the best DIY channel on KZfaq!

@HouseImprovements 2 жыл бұрын

Appreciate that

@whattheschmidt 2 жыл бұрын

Great video on this. I have the kit but forgot to use it and will break it out in the next few weeks, luckily I have a small, easy run.

@02buddha02 2 жыл бұрын

Great vid Shannon

@alexanderpatrick4866 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks again for a very informative video I would love to see how you clean out that bathroom vent duct and the vent itself actually...... thanks again

@HouseImprovements 2 жыл бұрын

This same tool can be used on the duct and you can remove and wash the fan cover, and vacuum and or blow out the fan motor.

@aquariumaquarium8080 2 жыл бұрын

Cool tool man thank you for sharing

@juliehenderson1672 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@manolotech1110 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Thanks.

@outtoin 2 жыл бұрын

Great vid like always! Thanks

@macforme Жыл бұрын

I have had this cleaning device for quite a few years now and finally, after watching this video, I will actually put it it to work. Wearing a mask couldn't hurt either. I also want to get the duct cover you pulled off the outside wall .... much better system than what I have. Thanks, eh!!

@Lou101960 Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@timothycreasy2161 2 жыл бұрын

I am surprised that the brush works that well. I definitely need to get one of those kits. Thanks for sharing this video for sure Mr. Shannon

@HouseImprovements 2 жыл бұрын

It does!

@manrom3039 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the reminder, videos are good and have been using your tips n tricks for a bit.

@HouseImprovements 2 жыл бұрын

Great to hear!

@paulcalder2792 6 ай бұрын

If you add a secondary lint trap close to your dryer, it will greatly reduce the amount of lint in the duct.

@michaelrogers8912 2 жыл бұрын

Does an awesome job 👍

@prayinggrandmothers734 Жыл бұрын

Thank you.. new subscribers

@tracidavis8991 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this! Love it!

@HouseImprovements 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@rosaliedefosse4742 2 жыл бұрын

lol! Easy peasy compared to mine! 12' of the corrigated, under a trailer, 2' of cramped crawl space!! 😩

@ronm6585 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. 👍🏻

@robertadriver6931 2 жыл бұрын

Hmmm, interesting, good idea. I live in a rental & goodness gracious have no idea what amount of lint would be in the ductwork. Currently the weather is not conducive to working outside so it will probably have to wait to see if it gets a bit warmer or will just half to wait till next year.

@insertgoodname4809 2 жыл бұрын

Luv this dudes Canadian accent.

@Punkinn425 2 жыл бұрын

You been on here for a while 😅 but good vid 🔥

@deliafrye7753 2 жыл бұрын

I do see how the brush can help

@seanbrentlinger321 2 жыл бұрын

please tell me the socks you are wearing were found behind the dryer when you pulled it out

@MD-ot3nl 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Great video! You've shamed me into cleaning mine, now. :-D

@williamallen7836 2 жыл бұрын

I have had times ware I said screw it, and replaced the vent. Lol sometimes it's easier, less time involved.

@rosaliedefosse4742 2 жыл бұрын

exactly what I did, but it wasn't easy, just not as messy! 😜

@larrycroft470 2 жыл бұрын

Shannon i have been subscribed to your channel for a long time. You are always doing something that helps or interests me. I am glad you are doing so well on YT. Hopefully my comment will not be ghosted or removed as this platform completely and totally censors views the editors and owners (The CCP) do not share.

@HouseImprovements 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@minidini10 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! This would be really helpful if my dryer didn't vent right into the garage :(

@JonathanIsrael708 2 жыл бұрын

My dryer vents to under my deck

@dondongwang1990 2 жыл бұрын

Could you add the link to buy the brush? Thanks a lot!

@HouseImprovements 2 жыл бұрын

In the description

@bob-ny6kn 2 жыл бұрын

I think you hit on a million (US) dollar idea... a wire brush spun by airflow from a vacuum cleaner hose.

@HouseImprovements 2 жыл бұрын

Ill take my cut from you after you invent it please.

@bob-ny6kn 2 жыл бұрын

@@HouseImprovements 80/20 but I won't take a penny less than 20.

@rosaliedefosse4742 2 жыл бұрын

,👍👍❤️❤️

@davidangel5886 2 жыл бұрын

What would you do if the vertical vent actually goes all the way to the roof and has a reduced outlet that is part of the roofing job, that can't be removed? Just go in from the bottom and go as far as you can? Or what? Thanks.

@HouseImprovements 2 жыл бұрын

Yes go from the end you can access and use extra extensions .

@chrissimon8403 2 жыл бұрын

I use my milwaukee leaf blower, there isn't anything left in the ducting after that. Your gizmo does do a good job as well.

@steveb4810 2 жыл бұрын

Me too … works great!

@77hemi Жыл бұрын

Could this be used to clean heating ducts ?

@HouseImprovements Жыл бұрын

Its a little small for anything over 5" but it would do a decent job

@77hemi Жыл бұрын

@@HouseImprovements thanks 👍

@TapelessDrywallFinishing 2 жыл бұрын

👍👍👍

@Maxid1 2 жыл бұрын

Almost worth cutting a permanent vacuum port into the dryer duct.

@theadhdhandyman 2 жыл бұрын

That would be cool if the duct had an easy access clean out for the vac and the brush. My Lint Eater Pro kit came with a fitting that a vac can attach to.