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PA DETAILER
05-04-2014, 02:36 PM
OMG! :wow:
Cleaned the inside one inside the dryer lint trap. (I have the "lint lizard") Today i figured i would venture outside and down the basement to check the outside vent and tubing. :rofl It was really bad. Took off the vent hose (its a long one) about 8` to 9` from the dryer to the outside vent. About 90% clogged! Cleaned it all out and put it back together. Ran the dryer and went to check the exhaust. 100% BETTER. Dryer even sounds better. So to avoid a fire or worse, Check them!
Old Pirate
05-04-2014, 03:45 PM
Do mine every 6 months!
Pats300zx
05-04-2014, 04:09 PM
I need to do mine :(
65chevy
05-04-2014, 06:07 PM
mine is about due also
dc52nv
05-04-2014, 06:10 PM
just went to the vent outside my house and it`s completely clogged. going to call tomorrow morning to set up an appointment to get it professionally cleaned. thank you for this thread as it served as a reminder to something that is easily forgotten.
jtford95
05-04-2014, 08:36 PM
Mine is do as well. Good reminder PA. Thanks
Bunky
05-05-2014, 05:51 AM
I clean mine out every so often. I used the Master Blaster last time!! I have to blow it out since it is long.
For some reason the builder than the vent out the side (a good 20 ft run) rather than 1 ft out the back of the house. One would think it was a building code reason. Puzzled.
cleanmycorolla
05-05-2014, 09:31 AM
I found $50 bill once in my dryer vent/trap.
PA DETAILER
05-05-2014, 10:11 AM
I found $50 bill once in my dryer vent/trap.
I can only wish i was that lucky. Nice find!
Dr Oldz
05-05-2014, 10:57 AM
Good tip and often overlooked. Potential fire hazard also. I`m gonna check mine today!
Nutbread
05-05-2014, 11:16 AM
I clean mine out every so often. I used the Master Blaster last time!! I have to blow it out since it is long.
For some reason the builder than the vent out the side (a good 20 ft run) rather than 1 ft out the back of the house. One would think it was a building code reason. Puzzled.
I have found a number of nonsensical things like that in my house.
512detail
05-05-2014, 12:31 PM
good call. I am going to check mine tomorrow morning before work.
KBsToy
05-05-2014, 01:17 PM
Dryer Vent Cleaning | Dryer Vent Wizard (http://www.dryerventwizard.com/)
I do mine about every 6 months or so. I`ve got 14` of wet/dry vac hose. I shove that baby through the venting and knock it around a bit. Loosens up all the lint and sucks it right out.
In fact, I vacuum it out and then I switch the hose to the blower port and blow it out to get anything that may be stuck. Then a final vacuum to make sure it`s good and clean.
It`s amazing how much better your dryer works after that.
RaysWay
05-05-2014, 02:30 PM
I love PSA`s like this. Thanks!
*fingers crossed for a $50 bill