How To Clean Dryer Vent That Goes To Roof

Now it is time to remove the vent cover near your dryer so that you can clean out any debris that has accumulated inside.

How to clean dryer vent that goes to roof.

Homeadvisor s dryer vent cleaning cost guide gives the cost to have your dryer vents cleaned by a professional service or as a diy. Go to the back of your dryer moving it if necessary. Then get on the roof and peel back any shingles that may be covering the vent as well as the guard. If you have a gas dryer turn the supply valve off while cleaning.

Once this step is done we will proceed to cleaning the vent on the roof. Also locate the dryer exhaust vent at your home s exterior. Locate vent on roof or side of hous. 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.

Locating and accessing the vent. Once the vent is exposed use a vent brush first clean the exterior surfaces. The first step on how to clean a dryer vent is to unplug the dryer. 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.

This is a very easy way to clean out your dryer vent yourself and save some money and keep your risk of fire low. At this point now that your dryer is not connected to any power sources it is safe to work on your dryer vent. Commercial vacuums are used to suck up as much lint and debris as possible from the inside. Step 2 remove the dryer vent cover.