Is the top of your dryer too hot to touch after you put in a load of laundry? If you answered yes to any of these questions, it's time for a routine maintenance on your dryer vent. Warning signs like these are common indications of a dirty or clogged dryer vent that can potentially...
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1. Clean out dryer lint filter to maximize efficiency. 2. Dry the washer’s door and gaskets after using, and open the door on top-loaders to foster air circulation and prevent mold. 3. Always ensure the washing machine is level and on firm footing. 4. Always use the proper type and...
How To Diagnose A Restricted Dryer VentSteve Bowles Franchise Consultant
Your Kenmore dryer has a venting system responsible for carrying the hot and moisture-laden air from the drying cycle out of the machine. It's this removal of the moisture that makes clothes dry faster. When the system is clogged with lint and fiber from
your dryer from moving air efficiently, causing your dryer to work harder to dry clothes and use more energy in the process. (Of course, if you canhang your clothes to dry, you’ll not have to go through this process nearly as much, and you’ll save a bunch of money. But I ...
If your existing vent duct is cheap, vinyl dryer hose, consider replacing it with metal duct, which is much more effective for moving air and water vapor. Step 1 Seal all of the joints along the duct run with UL 181-approved foil duct tape. Wrap around the duct a few times to create...
How to Clean Your Dryer Vent • First, pull the dryer away from the wall. The vent is located on the back of the dryer so you’ll need to pull the unit out in order to access it. If you’re unable to move the dryer on your own, consider hiring a cleaning service to perform ...
1. Clean Lint Traps: Always clean the lint trap before and after each use to reduce buildup. 2. Inspect Vents: Periodically check the dryer vent for blockages or lint accumulation. 3. Use a Brush: Consider using a vent cleaning brush to remove lint from the vent periodically. ...
Failure to clean the dryer is theleading cause of dryer fires. You have to clean more than just dryer’s thelint trapthough — you also need to clean the dryer’s vent system. On most dryers, there’s a duct that runs from the dryer to the wall, and then there’s another duct ins...