DIY: Dryer Exhaust and Hose Cleaning

[@Connect-yq3mm]

I think most people dont understand that the exhaust vent on your dryer is meant to expel heat to the outside of the home, not to expel lint. The lint should be captured in the removal filter. In my opinion because we always have to clean these vents the filters on the dryers are not doing the job efficiently.

[@DansWay]

Agreed! These could be designed much better to not drop lint back down the shoot when you remove them...

[@ՏմցհօղվíԵ]

Your video has exposed the mystery of “what’s back there?” and made this a doable task for me. You’re much appreciated 👍🏾

[@DansWay]

Your very welcome!

[@hkw53]

You have a really nice voice. Makes listening a lot easier. Thanks for the information, I never would have known.

[@triciac1019]

So true!

[@DansWay]

So nice of you, thanks!

[@zipdog10]

Helpful and simple guide to removing the lint cover and cleaning out the area behind it - thanks. Also appreciated the suggestion to test re-attaching things while taking them apart. Been tinkering / fixing things for years, and do sometimes get stuck with the 'how does this go back together?' challenge - the advice to practice re-assembly along the way will save hours on future projects.

[@DansWay]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mariaramirez2134]

Thank you i'm divorced now and i have to learn to take care of things now! Thank you for being there for me god bless you.

[@DansWay]

Hey there, I'm so glad you have the courage to attempt things yourself, even those things you have never dealt with before. I believe that anyone can do just about anything with the right teacher or coach. God Bless!

[@tracymiller1715]

Thank you! You are about the best How to do it instructor on U-TUBE in my opinion. I subscribed immediately after you put the camera inside the dryer!

[@DansWay]

Haha! Thanks for the compliment. Let me know how it works out for you when you do the clean out!

[@DansWay]

What else would you like to learn about? I love making ‘How To’ videos…

[@TrapTalkReptileNetwork]

Hey that my old neighbor!! Best neighbor ever. Miss ya bud.

[@DansWay]

Hah, hey there buddy! You found out my KZbin secret… 😂

[@majikman7355]

Nothing like rock hard towels off the wash line....that unit looks like a beast

[@nancyfaiella6376]

Thanks for the tips. It's also a good idea to hit the 'on' button after you unplug it (make sure it's turned to a heating or 'on' setting and not in an 'off' zone). Many appliances store energy even though unplugged - in some cases, enough to cause death.

[@DansWay]

I agree, anytime you will be where the circuit boards or wiring is exposed. This this particular case, there is nothing down there to get zapped by, but for sure turning it off is best. Sorry I didn't show that step...

[@sharonp4446]

Thank you, so clear and easy. Who taught you how to present?

[@DansWay]

Hey Sharon, thanks for the encouragement. I work in technical sales as an engineer, so I've learned to speak to groups, and more often to the 'camera' which has an audience behind it. Definitely takes practice and perhaps a bit of editing... ;-)

[@carlcisc1706]

Thank you this excellent. I have brushes and have ordered a flexible core cis tool there is one with a brush attachment

[@DansWay]

Let us know how it came out!

[@wendyminott3491]

You made my day,Thanks a million .I am going to try it for myself, my husband is sick so If i cant manage to do it I would show someone the video to do it for me.Thanks for the video God bless you

[@DansWay]

You can do it! Be blessed!

[@carlagrey7828]

Very informative but where is your dust mask??

[@DansWay]

While I agree that a mask would help, it doesn't make for good videos... 😉

[@thomascarroll39]

Sir how often should dryer maintenance be done?? Thanks, and great to the point presentation 🙂

[@DansWay]

I would check on this every 6 months to look for build up. Front and back. Clean based on how much you see there and the build up.

[@LivingTheLifeRetired]

Great video, I watched this one and the one for cleaning out the lint trap. You did a good job explaining and I laughed when you stuck your head in the drier when the camera was rolling. Good stuff.

[@DansWay]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@AnandaAtHome]

I’m a renter. I’m never going HAM on our gas dryer again.😬 Did I do everything correctly? Yes. Did I really know ALL of the risks of a gas dryer? No. Do I want to be responsible for a mistake? NOPE! I’ll call maintenance in the future. Thanks for this video.

[@DansWay]

Well, at least now you really understand what is possible and required. You can check in on the maintenance worker knowing what needs to be done. Thanks for watching!

[@AnandaAtHome]

@@DansWay I do know. I just won’t pull it away from the wall again. They can do that part. I’m pretty handy, but I’m used electric dryers, not gas.

[@AnneWilkynson]

Thanks, I went from the previous video of doing the front lint to this one, it's something I've been putting off but in the back of my mind I'm very aware it needs to be looked at. You have taken away the fear 😆

[@DansWay]

Awesome. Thanks for the feedback. Let us know how it all turns out!

[@triciac1019]

Same here.

[@triciac1019]

We'll done! Great video!

[@Visio.Vibes1]

wished you had shown the cup from the vacuum after this cleaning like you did the prior video. Anyway, thanks for showing the back area of the washer. Will attempt soon.thx

[@DansWay]

Agreed, I should have done an 'after' shot showing it cleaned out. Let us know how it turns out!

[@marticarroll7044]

Hi, just found you and enjoying your videos. Could you let me know the model number of that Shark vacuum that you used for your dryer vent video. Thank you very much

[@DansWay]

There is a link in the description if you would like to grab one.

[@DansWay]

Get your brush here: Dryer Lint Brush: geni.us/Dryer_Lint_Brush Check out this video to clean out below the lint trap on the front of the dryer: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mKKuqGt7h752n68

[@KBzPTGT]

one thing to note on the brush that goes on a drill is, make sure you tape the pieces together. If you hit the reverse button on your drill you risk the pieces unscrewing and being left in the dryer vent tube.

[@juanitalewis6504]

Thank you for your help on showing me the right way of doing this. I'm in my 50s and trying to learn how to be my own handyman now I definitely need all the advice I can get 😊

[@DansWay]

You are very welcome! Let us know how it turns out ;-)

[@barbarajames4933]

Something to add, when the dust flap on exterior vent no longer closes fully you have an entry point for smaller mammals at ground level, and mama birdies higher up. The mama birdies i can work with, not so much the furry critters 🤓

[@DansWay]

Great point about the critters getting in from a partially closed door. Birds definitely love the dryer lint fuzz for nest building. Not sure if it is any good for them, but they definitely grab it up.

[@ps429]

Get rid of the flex vent pipe and go with rigid 4" aluminum or galvanized pipe with smooth interior. You'll have less lint buildup.

[@rongorkel]

Hello Dan and thanks for the instructional videos. I’m wondering if you have ever had to replace the heating element fuse or the entire heating element on that machine? Thanks again.

[@DansWay]

Hey There, so no, I haven't. My particular unit is gas, so there is a burner only. Is yours working (turning) but not getting hot?

[@zuzuspetals9281]

You should go ahead and vacuum dust the back of the dryer and top of the washer, and other dust accumulates back there. Any dust gathered can start a fire, the cleaner the better.

[@DansWay]

Yes! That is the next video in the series: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZKmiaejmbF9obc

[@lynlijalysbalderdottir4563]

You need to get yourself a kit for cleaning the dryer!

[@DansWay]

A brush kit would definitely help out. I put a couple in the description above to make this job easier, especially the hose.

[@charliemorrison8742]

Thank you, I can actually understand this .

[@DansWay]

Glad it was helpful!

[@virginiaquinones2441]

Very helpful. Thank you!!

[@DansWay]

Your very welcome!

[@discerningmind]

Dan, I see a possible hazard at your house. Your dryer fixture on the outside of the house has the old 2-1/2" body that puts back pressure on modern dryers built after about the 1980s. I AM NOT Talking About The Hose Size! Somewhere around the 1980s the industry changed to the 4" body to allow for full exhausting of modern dryer's higher CFM exhaust. I'm talking about the body of the outlet, only allowing the exterior flap to open 2-1/2". The modern outlets allow for a full 4" opening of exhaust. This why your dryer had such a terrible build-up of lint. Go to Lowe's or Home Depot and look at the various choices of modern outlets. Note 2 here, is that you haven't vacuumed inside the body of your dryer, and that's where fires start. The grille inlets on the back panel of the dryer are where it draws-in air. And all that lint that was on the wall and floor behind your dryer has also been pulled into your dryer's body. Take off the big steel colored rear panel and vacuum the heck out of the inside of the body. God bless.

[@DansWay]

I truly appreciate your concern and the time you spent to tell me about the condition of my dryer and exhaust port. That dryer video has been viewed by nearly 40K+ people and nobody had noticed what you did there about the size of the exhaust port. My home was built in 1977, so it makes sense that the rules/standards had not yet changed. I will look into this more to see how I can upgrade the exhaust port to the proper 4" size. I have also considered doing a video showing the back being removed to clean out the burner, as well as the need to replace the rollers as one of those has started to fail. Be blessed!

[@gigicrisp2090]

Hey Dan Have you ever cleaned your actual dryer door? It is a real eye opener … I unscrewed the entire door back, took off the glass A Treasure Trove ……..

[@DansWay]

Good point! I have not... Interesting thought.

[@gigicrisp2090]

@@DansWay a treasure trove !!!!

[@kellegraff6626]

Hey Dan, 90 degree elbows for the wall and dryer makes for a very nice s-shaped hose against the wall and nearly eliminates any narrowing at the outgoing vent area. This ol' gal found this out on her first washer dryer stackable unit installation. I was pretty tickled with myself because it involved a little bit of trim work on the sheet metal pipe. Can you make sure to keep up the good work,

[@marvinhorner5255]

Another thing you can do is spend a few bucks and replace the flex tube altogether-a low cost option.

[@puiphillips4609]

Small, SMALL point but when you disconnected the electric plugs from the wall socket you did it by grabbing the wire and not by taking hold of the plug in order to pull the plug out of the socket. A no no especially with finer wire on computer connections. No?

[@DansWay]

Your absolutely correct. You should always grab the larger connector instead of the cord itself... My bad... ;-)

[@barclay3160]

Helpful video. Thanks. I would wear a dust mask.

[@DansWay]

Agreed!

[@ruthlee9025]

PLEASE pull plugs by large plug end, not the wire!

[@DansWay]

Yah right! That was TOTALLY the wrong technique. I was reaching hard and trying to get a good shot, but trust me that I teach the opposite of this, so definitely a bad example there...

[@jayleigh_bee]

Why not just buy a new hose after you’ve cleaned the dryer inside and the part from the dryer hose to outside? Good job, though, thank you!

[@SuperCatlover7777]

You have cool videos. But there’s a couple other Dan Holts on YT. Maybe add something to your account name? There’s a musician, a traveler, and a realtor named Dan Holt!

[@crand20033]

And if your rich, just buy a new dryer.

[@DansWay]

Or simply ignorant. My neighbor purchased a new dryer because hers stopped working. When installing it, they found the exhaust tube packed with lint. Her dryer had been working fine all along, but too late at that point. They hauled away her older, but perfectly working dryer. I only found out after the fact. Sad to say I didn't get a chance to help her with that one...

[@crand20033]

@@DansWay Well, old dryers tend to be full of lint too.

[@debbierafferty2433]

Where's the video of taking the back side off for cleaning? This is an incomplete video.

[@DansWay]

In the description is the next video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZKmiaejmbF9obc