Dryer Vent Cleanout

A family recipe from Katie Roling.

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Ingredients

Directions

1. You clean the inside filters on the dryer every time you use it. Do you check the outside one?
2. Take a stiff brush (like a baby bottle brush) with you and a screwdriver just in case - some plastic lid ones just lift off.
3. Brush out all the lint even as far down the pipe as you can reach. And under the lid itself. Don't use your fingers in there as some sharp tin may cut your fingers.
4. Before putting the lid back on - have someone turn on the dryer for a few minutes to see what blows out.
5. If there are cracks in your lid - you may need to use some duck tape or see if it can be replaced.
6. Clean your vent in Oct. just before winter - first thing in Jan. Mar. - May. And check it every month in the summertime (or when you use it the most) to prevent dryer fires.