Vacuum more lint and debris from the dryer’s bottom vent. When finished, move to the rigid pipe attached to the wall and ... If you don’t clean your dryer vent, the duct may become completely ...

Semi-Rigid Ducts: These flexible dryer hoses look similar to a vacuum cleaner hose. ... Turn on the power drill, and slowly move the brush up and down within the dryer vent duct.

Remember to reconnect the ducting to the dryer and outside vent before using the dryer again. (Arizona Chimney and Air Ducts Photo) Step 3 — Clean behind the dryer, where lint can build up.

Some types of dryer ducts (foil, plastic, or vinyl) are more prone to clogging and consequently can lead to a house fire. Ideally, these dryer vents could be replaced with a rigid metal duct. If ...

(A rigid metal duct provides better airflow.) Make sure your outside vent cover opens while the dryer is operating and you ...

Consumer Reports shows you how to clean your dryer vent. A neglected clothes dryer might work inefficiently and, worse yet, can pose a fire danger.

Ask the Carpenter’s Rob Robillard tackles readers’ questions about gas dryers, condensation, and furnace vents. Get more advice at realestate.boston.com.

If your dryer used a soft foil-style vent to link to the wall duct, get rid of it. These hoses are a known fire risk. I personally replaced the original semi-rigid venting with a pair of 90-degree ...

Generally, dryers are equipped with a 4-inch vent hole in the back, which is connected to the exterior vent with a duct. But not all ducts will do.

Ask the Carpenter’s Rob Robillard offers tips to keep your clothes dryer operating well and safely. Get more DIY advice at realestate.boston.com.

When finished, plug the dryer back in and reconnect the duct back into the dryer vent. Head to the gas line and turn the gas valve back on, if applicable. Step 7: Inspect the exterior vent ...

I've always said that cleaning your dryer vent twice a year — with the daylight savings time changes — is an easy, and very satisfying chore. Some experts recommend doing it quarterly.