The bird by now has passed. Simply remove the hose if you can get to it, or use a shop vacuum to suck it out. In any case, you need to get the hose cleaned out and a new proper flapper installed to prevent this again.
You do not want to put any screening or mesh in front of the dryer vent. It will plug up within a few weeks if you use the dryer daily. Also the lint build up on the screen will attract more birds as they attempt to pick the lint up to use in the nests.
Flapper type of vent without the screen is the only proper method to vent the dryer.
Once you get the dryer vent cleared out and cleaned purchase this device.
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Woodbridge Environmental: I think the bird has died now I am going to hire someone to clean the vent. I went to HomeDepot and bought a bird guard to put on the outside vent where the bird got in. I cannot get to the vent itself because of the way my dryer is position once again, its a stackable. If you have any suggestions as to how I can accomplish this without hiring someone I would greatly appreciate it. Again, 1st time home buyer don't have a lot of money I live paycheck to paycheck.
Can you try and suck out the bird from the outside vent where he came in. I will bet there is more stuff in that vent. Never leave the dryer on and leave the house. Many fires have happened this way. Our condo in Florida had to be done proffessionally because it is on the second floor and they cleaned from the roof to the outside.
Thank you Priscilla E. What should I use to suck out the bird. Can I used my regular vacuum cleaner its a Dirt Devil upright? I don't want to have to purchase a shop Vacuum.
You should be able to use your current vacuum, but you will need to throw the bag away because of the lint that will fill it.
Why not rent a shop vacuum? About $20 for a few hours and will work much better. But remember you will need to get the hose down far enough to work. It cannot simply just be placed on the opening.
Personally you really should hire a handy man/woman to pull the machine out away from the wall
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and do a good cleaning anyway. I understand cash flow real well, but its your safety I am concerned about here.
When Sears has a sale for $35. you can buy. It will last forever. I use it in my house for cob webs etc. You can look for one at an estate sale too I really think it cleans better than a dirt devil. I am a domestic goddess running apartments condos and a home.
Thank you Priscilla E.A woman after my own heart. my girl-friend whom I forgot has her own cleanning business has a shop vac that I will borrow over the weekend. Will post next week results.
Thank you all for your input in my bird situation. Yes much to my surprise there was two birds in my dryer vent. Although neither survived nevertheless my problem has been taken care of. I want thank Woodbridge Environmental especially for their concerns. I can now use my dryer and my laundry room no longer spell stinky. lol Thanks everybody!
This could cause a fire when a dryer vent is clogged.
Flapper type of vent without the screen is the only proper method to vent the dryer.
Once you get the dryer vent cleared out and cleaned purchase this device. ...»
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Why not rent a shop vacuum? About $20 for a few hours and will work much better. But remember you will need to get the hose down far enough to work. It cannot simply just be placed on the opening.
Personally you really should hire a handy man/woman to pull the machine out away from the wall ...»