Dryer Maintenance

Join the Mother Daughter team of Vicki & Steph as they tackle dryer maintenance in this video.
Why dryer maintenance?


- A build up of lint in the dryer, dryer duct, or vent pipe can spark a fire.


- Lint buildup can make a dryer become less efficient and/or ultimately stop heating.


- Clean the lint trap every time the dryer is used.


- Clean the dryer duct & vent pipe at least once a year or more if machine starts to dry less efficiently
Materials/tools:


- Vacuum with hand held tools


- Various dusting materials such as microfiber cloths


- Screwdriver


- Aluminum foil duct tape


- Dryer brushes


- Dust mask if especially sensitive to dust
Tips:


- Unplug dryer before starting to work.


- Remove the dryer duct to access the vent pipe. When reattaching, use aluminum foil duct tape to seal the duct to the vent pipe & back of machine before reattaching the clamps.


- Check the dryer duct for crimping as this can trap lint. In the video we shortened the duct as it was crimped at one end & was not sealed properly allowing dust into the room. The duct cuts easily with tin snips.


- Gently remove outside vent cover as it could break.
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