How Do You Remove Lint From a Clothes Dryer?

6/2/2022 (Permalink)

Removing lint from your dryer is important for the dryer to run correctly and for avoiding a lint fire.

How Do You Clean a Clothes Dryer of Lint?

Removing lint from your dryer is important for the dryer to run correctly and for avoiding a lint fire. About 2,900 fires occur every year because of dryers.
If your dryer does catch on fire in Chandler, AZ, you may need help dealing with the fire damage. A professional can assist with fire cleanup and remediation and remove unwanted odors. Fortunately, you can significantly reduce the risk of this disaster by taking proper care of your dryer.

Cleaning the Lint Tray
You probably know that you should clean out the lint tray each time you use your dryer. To clear the tray:

• Remove the tray carefully using the handle
  
• Clear off any lint
  
• Wash with water and soap if the tray is particularly dirty
  
• Replace the tray
  
  

However, lint also accumulates in other parts of the machine and must be dealt with periodically to avoid a lint fire.

Removing Lint From the Exhaust Hose
First, unplug your dryer. Next, detach the hose, which might require the use of a screwdriver. Be careful because if you are too rough, you could cause damage that might prevent the hose from reconnecting.
Next, use a brush to clean the lint from the hose. You can also use a vacuum cleaner attachment for this step.

Clearing Lint From the Wall Vent
The vent on the wall where the hose attaches gathers lint, too, leading to the possibility of a dryer fire. You can purchase a tool designed to clean the vent, which is effectively a brush on a long arm.
Feed the arm into the wall and carefully rotate the device to clean out the vent. You may need to repeat this step several times to get all of the accumulated lint. After this, you can reattach the hose and tighten the clamps.
By taking these steps on a regular basis, you can reduce your risk of a lint fire and the damage it can cause to your home.