Normally you can
remove this with your fingers, however for a cleaner job use a vacuum cleaner.
Next, disconnect
the power to the dryer so that you can pull the dryer away from the wall and
get access to the back of it.
Depending upon
how the dryer vent tubing is connected up to the back of the dryer, use a pair
of pliers, screw driver or dikes to remove the clamp that holds the vent
tubing onto the back of the dryer. Note that sometimes a large tie-wrap is
used, and in this situation dikes are required to cut the tie-wrap. In
addition, you will need to purchase a replacement tie-wrap.
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If the dryer vent tubing is a flexible accordion type, consider throwing it
away and replacing it altogether. Flexible accordion type dryer vent tubing is
relatively inexpensive to buy, and it is much easier to replace it than to try
to clean the inside of it. In addition, you may want to consider replacing it
with tin vent tubing as it has smooth surfaces and is therefore less likely to
trap as much dryer lint. You will, however, probably need to buy some tin
angle pieces if you go this route.
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If you choose not
to replace the existing dryer vent tubing, use your vacuum cleaner to remove the
lint from the tubing. Use a long vacuum cleaner extension to clean far down the
inside of the dryer vent tubing.
Next, use your
vacuum cleaner to remove lint from around the dryer vent opening on the back of
the dryer. Likewise, vacuum the back side of the dryer vent assembly that is
attached to your home’s exterior wall. Also vacuum around the dryer area and
along the back wall where lint may have escaped the dryer vent tubing and
collected on the walls and floor.
Next, go outside
and remove the dryer lint that is built up on the outside of the dryer vent.
Make sure the vent louvers are free of any lint.
Finally, reconnect
the dryer vent tubing, reposition the dryer and connect the power back up to it.
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