How do I clean out the lint from my dryer that may be trapped inside?
I know how to take out my lint trap, but I'm talking about the excess that doesn't make it to the lint trap, down inside the machine.
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Take the front panel off and vacuum it out.
https://www.thespruce.com/clean-your-dryer-vent-1824761
https://www.cnet.com/how-to/how-to-clean-your-dryer-duct-in-5-steps/
I do this every 6 months. Around the first of the year and around July 4th weekend.
I use the crevice tool down into the area below the lint trap, but be careful not to get it lost down there. If possible, you can also take off the vent pipe at the back, and clean that out.
In this area, we are starting to see appliance repairmen and chimney cleaners selling this service.
I use a ruler with a couple of used dryer sheets attached with a rubber band. I can reach under the dryer lint filter almost a foot, and I only do that once a year or so, when I think of it. Best wishes, ☺️
After cleaning the lint trap, I also remove the vent pipe at back of dryer & remove lint, then I vacuum with my shop vac. I stretch the tube, open the exterior vent lid, & use my leaf blower to blow from the inside to the outside. I do this in Spring & FalI.
I had both washer and dryer issues this year. Since I couldn’t afford to replace them I googled the type of appliances. I ended up fixing my washer for $7 and the dryer was $40. I found a YouTube tutorial guy named theappliancerepairman. I did the repairs myself with zero experience and it was EXACTLY like his tutorials. I did NOT take the dryer drum out though because the washer drum was so trying. He is my new hero plus I now know just how much lint gets built up and will now clean that dryer lint twice a year. The buildup and blockage completely filled the garbage can. It was unbelievable. I hope this helps. :)
Thanks Naomie. :)