You now have a clean dryer vent.
How to tell if dryer vent goes to roof.
Go up to the attic and disconnect where it s making the first turn.
Once the vent is exposed use a vent brush first clean the exterior surfaces.
Brush it down using this dryer vent cleaning kit.
Before you clean a dryer vent on the roof vacuum out the vent behind the dryer since it s easier to clean out the length of the vent from the ground floor.
Turn your dryer on.
Step 2 remove the dryer vent cover.
Connect it back and go to the second turn.
Connect back and perform the same procedure at the third turn.
The vents can clog up with lint compromising the efficiency of the dryer and even starting a fire in some of the worst cases.
At this point now that your dryer is not connected to any power sources it is safe to work on your dryer vent.
Now it is time to remove the vent cover near your dryer so that you can clean out any debris that has accumulated inside.
Unlike the vents shown above left the dryerjack affects airflow by less than 01 water column inches of pressure.
Dryerjacks are the first roof vents designed to meet the more stringent venting requirements of dryer exhaust systems.
This will keep your dryer running efficiently for a long time to come and will prevent house.
Follow this step by step guide to keep your vents clean and clear.
Do the same thing brushing towards the first turn.
Go to the back of your dryer moving it if necessary.
Then get on the roof and peel back any shingles that may be covering the vent as well as the guard.
A better roof termination.