How To Clean Your Dryer Vent Duct - Step By Step - It's Super Simple!

Learn how to quickly and effectively clean the lint out of your dryer duct. Cleaning your dryer vent makes your dryer more efficient and reduces the risk of fire from dryer vent lint. Every load of laundry leaves just a little bit more lint sticking to the inside walls of your dryer vent duct. Even if you clean your lint trap with every load, some lint will always get past that trap. This lint builds up and coats the inner walls of your dryer duct, and over time it can build up so thick it can literally close off the duct entirely.
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0:00 Introduction
0:53 Tools Required
2:38 Getting Set Up
5:00 Locate Exterior Vent
6:50 Assembling Cleaning Kit
8:30 Important Tips While Cleaning
11:22 Removing Kit After Cleaning
13:10 Cleaning Flexible Hose
13:40 Cleaning Dryer Interior Duct
14:03 Reassembly and Testing
15:13 Conclusion
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[@tonyawilliams6728]

Years ago we had a fire that started in the dryer. No one got injured we lost the house. So since then I never neglect cleaning the dryer vents. Such an important task everyone should do. Great video 👍🏾

[@AmplifyDIY]

Sorry to hear of your house fire. That’s terrible.

[@tonyawilliams6728]

Thank you. It was years ago ( I was just a young whipper snapper -13 😁) but I try my best to never let that happen again. Love your videos,they teach me a lot and show me that I can do a lot of household fixes

[@bettyyoung1976]

Dryer cleaning should be done at least every couple of years if not every year. Our neighbors house had a fire in their dryer on Thanksgiving and caused so much damage it took a year before they could move back home.

[@KS-uo4br]

A much easier way is just to connect leaf blower to the Duct. Much much easier. Done in a Jiffy! But thank you for a detailed video. Great Tips.

[@AmplifyDIY]

I’ll bet a leaf blower will not do nearly as good of a job getting all the lint out.

[@memee1488]

This is, hands down, the best KZbin instructional video that I've ever seen. It's clear, concise, well filmed and edited, with no music pulsing during the instruction part to distract. You have a calm, clear voice, too, that makes listening a pleasure. Lastly, I love how you address things that could happen, why it matters, and how to avoid those things, and you give helpful tips (ie black electrical tape), too! Wonderful video. Thank you!

[@AmplifyDIY]

Thank you so much for the feedback!

[@davidkirkham6497]

Me Mee, Concur!👍

[@kokobean240]

Agreed

[@rogwheel]

Wholeheartedly agree! I have a vent cleaning kit and have done this job before but I learned some very handy tips!

[@ruthjones2924]

I just love love love it.

[@whitneychristiansen196]

This was so helpful! I’m a single woman who proudly owns her own home, but we lost my stepdad to cancer a couple of years ago, and he was the guy who helped me fix everything. There are tons of people like me, and what you all do - filling in the gaps for those of us who don’t have someone to help us out with this stuff, or the funds to pay someone else - is not only a wonderful public service, but a great gift of kindness. That doesn’t even begin to cover how clear, simple, and unintimidating your instructions were - thank you so very much! I’ll be picking up a dryer clean out kit tomorrow!

[@AmplifyDIY]

Hi Whitney! Your comment made my day. I'm so glad that you've found my video helpful. :) Good luck cleaning your vents!

[@dayanadeleon5096]

I agree. Thank you and KZbin!

[@debbie1483]

Well said Whitney Christiansen!

[@JadetheGoober]

Such a touching read ❤️

[@ladylindak]

Same here. Single female homeowner who has put out more money than I care to count for miscellaneous repairs this year. I'm about to attempt this on my own. I was a little scared about the rods coming apart, but the tip on adding the tape lessens my anxiety. I'm so grateful to have come across this video.

[@JanieBurnette]

I'm a widow & I want to say "THANK YOU" for making this video & explaining every little detail. Things like this my husband use to do is now solely on me. I appreciate you!

[@AmplifyDIY]

Glad it was helpful!

[@princessamber18]

I too am a widow and I have 4 kids… my husband passed at 40 of a heart attack so how I’m 36 and widowed :/ thanks for making these videos! It really helps people like us!

[@ryanetotherescue]

Ohhhhh my fellow widow friend! I know exactly what you mean! God bless you sister!!!❤

[@ryanetotherescue]

@@princessamber18 So sorry for your loss! Widows are strong and we can do it!!!💪🏽💕

[@flintlong2937]

This is SO cool! One thing that makes it special is this gentleman's polite, friendly and courteous demeanor, and also he speaks slowly and clearly. Very excellent delivery. The Best! I'm a fan!

[@AmplifyDIY]

Thank you!

[@lekshaavanii1822]

Yes👍👍👍👍

[@mhern57]

@@AmplifyDIY I just now finished watching your dryer vent video and I came straight to the comment section to leave basically the same comment that Flint Long left you. He really says it all and I agree with him 100%! I immediately liked and subscribed. Excellent job!👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@jameszorb8420]

I never thought I'd see the day that I would say this 🤣 but..This has to be the most informative video on cleaning dryer vents that I've ever seen

[@traceynelson4490]

This is the most polite and detailed video that I think I've ever seen! Thank you for time to do all of this. 👍

[@la1027]

I never comment on videos and came hear just to say this. It was incredibly well produced and simple to follow. Amazing work!

[@MercifulTyrant]

The impolite ones really suck

[@roroaandrews4887]

I totally agree... New subbie😊

[@kdausu90]

This guys presentation on DIY makes me feel like I can accomplish things in this world. Such a nice guy.

[@AmplifyDIY]

You can do it!

[@terryloewenberg2764]

Went out today, bought the suggested kit at Lowe's with an extra set of extender rods. The vent line is 20 feet long in our home. Bottom line, this video made the whole job really easy. I can't imagine who would've even considered anything other than a thumbs up. Thanks again! Well done!

[@AmplifyDIY]

Nice work getting it done!

[@mommywag123]

How do you know how long the vent line is? I have the kit but my vent is on the roof. I may need the extra extender rods

[@allendana9601]

Your video potentially saved us from a house fire. I bought the product you mentioned in the video together with 12 foot extensions. I ended up using all 8 rods to clean the vent; a full 24 feet. My wash room is in the center of the house and the vent goes straight up to nearly top of my roof. There were 2 x 5 gallon buckets full of lint when I finished. The product was very easy to use. One tip is to roll the electrical tape in a fashion so that it does not come unraveled. Especially if you create a flap as in the video. You can test this by putting your glove over the tape and rotating the drill slowly. If it stays flat, you have it in the correct rotation. Another tip is to have a service technician clean inside the dryer itself. This involves removing the back panel. There was another 5-gallon bucket full of link inside the dryer itself. Inside we found burnt lint. So don’t hesitate to clean your dryer vent and check your dryer yearly. Thank you for this video.

[@AmplifyDIY]

WOW! I'm so glad you got everything cleaned out before there was a disaster. Thanks for watching!

[@kounurasaka5590]

Out of curiosity, how long did you go without cleaning that vent? I just did mine after 3 years (newish homeowner and kind of forgot about it until right now) and while I had a bit of lint, it was nowhere close to that much.

[@allendana9601]

I did not clean the vent for about 1 year. The root cause was that my really old dryer was not filtering that well. Because the vent was clogged, the moisture in the vent was higher, causing the lint stick to the walls of the vent faster than normal. After replacing the dryer with a new model, the vent does not have nearly as much lint. In fact, my new dryer has a feature to detect clogged vent. I encourage everyone to regularly check you dryer vent for built up. @@kounurasaka5590

[@nancyjonutt5400]

Goodness. I thought I was cleaning my dryer hose, just by cleaning from the dryer through the short hose to the wall and a little more. Had NO idea I needed to clean all the way to the outside!!!!! Need to tell my daughter. Thanks

[@sassi214]

Just did my vent this afternoon after watching this very clear and helpful video. Thank you for publishing these how-tos! At 48, I am a first time homeowner and I have so much to learn! I was successful cleaning the vent and I feel capable tackling other projects, thank you!

[@debbiewoodfine3265]

I almost paid a ridiculous amount of money to have someone else clean my dryer vent but someone mentioned checking KZbin. I am so lucky I came across your video. As many have said, your instructions and tips are easy to follow with confidence, your voice is clear and calming, and I like being able to support your efforts and help myself out by following your link to the kit. I'll be paying a fraction of the cost to get my dryer vent clean the first time - just the cost of the brush kit. Then I can clean my dryer vent as often as I want/need to for free. Without you - specifically - not some other DIY person - I wouldn't have felt that I could do this. Thank you so much.

[@AmplifyDIY]

Thank you, Debbie! Hearing that my videos are helpful really is a highlight of my day! Best of luck with cleaning your vents, and feel free to hit me up with questions if you run into any. Good luck!

[@SimplyRedVirginia]

I just DID pay a ridiculous amount of money to have mine cleaned. I called the guy who replaced what was very dangerous plastic flexible duct with metal duct 8 years ago and it hadn't been cleaned since. It just occurred to me. I didn't even ask him the price up front because I recalled the price he told me when he did the duct was very reasonable. When he got here he said it would be $179. First, I hate when people price things to the "9's", but research has shown people will almost always buy the $179 item over the $180 price someone else offers...almost without fail and often not even considering other factors. Secondly, I expected half of that price or at least under $100 but clearly I did no research. He gave me $15 off when I mentioned the discount card he gave me 8 years ago but that will likely be the last time I hire him or anyone as long as I'm physically capable of doing it myself. If this guy did 5 jobs a day (he was here less than an hour). That's $895 a day (and he was booked weeks out), that's a very lucrative over $200K a year single-man business.

[@2_pencil]

These dryer vent cleaning videos are oddly addictive, so after watching many of them I feel compelled to say how appreciative I am of your neat approach. I’ve watched people blow lint everywhere inside or out of their home even though they have a vacuum near by. I love it when people keep a neat and orderly work area. You explained everything so clearly. Thanks, and well done!

[@AmplifyDIY]

Thanks for the feedback, and thanks for watching. :-)

[@notarivsanonymvs2561]

I don’t know how this video popped up in my feed at 3am and the funny thing is that I’m enjoying it.

[@socialmoth4974]

My dryer is right next to an exterior wall, so my vent is just on the other side. Thank goodness I don't have to get on my roof! I didn't realize how much was involved in cleaning out a vent! Thanks for your informative and entertaining video. You're easy to listen to.

[@curiousdernhelm9665]

As a former city volunteer with Police and Fire and Rescue I have heard many stories about house fires due to dryers. Once a year cleaning is a minimum cleaning schedule. If you dry multiple loads a week, every 6 months is much safer especially if you have a family with children. As with changing batteries in fire alarms every six months, I like the schedule using spring and autumn equinox to remember to do household 6-month chores, also day light savings time is popular with some people. Thank you for posting this DIY dryer cleaning video. Very easy to follow and I love the type of kit you are using.

[@afterburner94]

I have rarely seen a video with so much complete and detailed methodology, context, usecases, clear script and clean video editing. I am super impressed. I'm subscribing right away! I don't even have a dryer, speaks volumes of the quality of your video!

[@AmplifyDIY]

Thank you!

[@apackwestbound5946]

Thank you for an excellent KZbin video. I own the same dryer cleaning kit and do this job once a year. Your tips about taping the rods and NEVER running the drill in reverse are spot on. It is obvious that you have done this job and used the tools because you nailed everything right about the whole process. The most difficult part of it is exactly what you said, moving the dryer and then breaking and making the flexible vent hose connections. Very nice job, thank you again.

[@AmplifyDIY]

Thank you very much, Apack! I really appreciate the feedback.

[@HL-tj1kn]

Thank you!! Exactly what I was looking for to help my elderly father myself since he's on a budget 😊 Very clear and straightforward! Love all the tips!

[@lisafeck1537]

Your filming, editing and narrating is excellent. The content is excellent, the subject, examples, angles, explanations all really very well done. I know it takes a lot of effort, planning/forethought, filming and editing time. Thank you.

[@AmplifyDIY]

Thank you!

[@czarinc.6971]

A very long way to say good job😂

[@dinadavidson2703]

Definitely the BEST instructional video I’ve ever seen. I can’t think of a single question that wasn’t thoroughly covered. Editing and camera stability were excellent. Thanks for your detail and superb narration! 👍🏻

[@AmplifyDIY]

Wow, thank you, Dina!

[@enyayannidido]

Presentation and audio ( nice, calm non-annoying tone and voice)is great!Wonderful instructions. Thanks for the video.

[@georgederisse9564]

I never watched a DIY video so well documented and full of details like this before. I cleaned mine last year "my way " but not really great as you are detailing your procedure. I like it and I learn a lot from it. Thank you and keep it up. By the way, I like your shirt 👍

[@AmplifyDIY]

Hey, thank you very much for the kind feedback!

[@ToMu29]

Buying a house and your knowledge is gold!

[@TheHansoost]

Very good explanation. My grandmother could follow these instructions, but I guess I'll do it for her. Thanks, mate.

[@howardsutherland66]

Well done, I learned enough to attempt this project myself. After trying to contact a local dryer vent cleaning service and not getting any response from several services my wife suggested that I take care of it myself. Thanks for your help.

[@AmplifyDIY]

Good luck, you can do it!

[@rstefanie2622]

Sir...I cannot thank you enough for this amazing dryer vent cleaning video. Bought the home 12 years ago (never cleaned). Replaced a dead dryer & the new dryer has a super high output for drying clothes. Ended up cleaning the vent out myself using this kit (purchased from Lowes) along with ext rods. It was 17' from dryer to exterior. This video was by far the best how-to video I've ever watched & used as a tutorial. Thank you so much for this amazing video. Clear. Concise. Accurate. To the point. No BS distractions. Job well done on both your end & a clean dryer vent on my end.

[@AmplifyDIY]

So glad to hear it was helpful for you. Thanks!

[@Alex_Black]

You just saved us a lot of money on basement renos. We were about to re-draw plans to ensure that our dryer and vent were closer to the exterior not knowing that it was this easy to clean a slightly longer vent. This would have meant installing a block head and making a new vent hole in the house. I can’t thank you enough!

[@AmplifyDIY]

Awesome!

[@goodzfast]

one of the better dryer duct cleaning videos I have watched on youtube. Good Job - Great work!

[@AmplifyDIY]

Wow, thanks!

[@luckymcgucky26]

I think the is the most well made KZbin video I've ever seen! Incredibly detailed, filmed and helpful. Thank you so much!

[@johnpres5348]

I am not a handy man and I work in a different field of business but this is the so far the best instructional video I have ever watched in KZbin. Thank you so much.

[@AmplifyDIY]

Wow, thanks!

[@sowens9253]

Thank you so much. Your content is helping me become a proud knowledgeable homeowner.

[@LamontTyson]

Well done video friend. Very helpful

[@AmplifyDIY]

Glad it was helpful!

[@richardneff5761]

I've done numerous car-related DIYs with their discrepancies and come out just fine, but this has continuity, content and clarity that is outstanding.

[@AmplifyDIY]

Thank you for the feedback, and for watching!

[@archierutherford1921]

Thank you for a very clear and concise video on duct cleaning. This is a very important preventive maintenance video to reduce the chance of a fire in your laundry room or house.

[@topcat5777]

Great instructional video...I've been using the "LintEater" for nearly 20-yrs; at my home and at a 2-family house I maintain. I make it a habit to schedule yearly cleanings. I designed the dryer exhaust vents at each home using 4" round metal ducts; sealed with either high temp flue tape or aluminum foil tape rated for high temps due to their properties of adherence and being flame retardant; and then terminating each end with metal (stainless steel) worm gear duct clamps. Simple construction; simple cleaning, as you have demonstrated, and does not require a "professional" to install or clean. This is not a hi-tech or specialized industry requiring training or using proprietary materials; and that's the point of a DIYer video...to inspire and enlighten those who wish to learn and do the work themselves! Thanks for sharing; I appreciate it. Best wishes and kindest regards.

[@AmplifyDIY]

Thank you so much!

[@teamcw5204]

This is easily one of the most detailed, friendly, and we'll made DIY tutorial I have ever seen. I really feel confident I know what I need to know to successfully clean my vent. I also know I can reference this easily along the way. Great tips, as well! The high production value makes everything clear and very easy to see exactly what is going on. Both your presentation and explanation are superb, but also the person operating the camera as well. Very very well done video. I don't know what your other videos are about yet, but I am about to find out (lol), and I'm sure to find something else useful. You earned me as a subscriber as well as my thumbs up. Thanks!! Cheers!

[@AmplifyDIY]

Wow - Thank you so much for the feedback, Team CW! You've made my day. :)

[@sweetlifesongs]

I had accidentally bought the EXACT same kit you used for this video, and it worked REALLY well! After 22 years of continuous use, I cannot begin to describe what came out of my dryer vent, but I'll be dreaming of it tonight. THANK YOU for this video.

[@AmplifyDIY]

So glad it worked well for you - thanks for watching!

[@mamambootybootybooty]

Excellent video! As a single gal, I’ve saved a lot of your videos as you explain and demonstrate things so well. Will be subscribing . Thank you!

[@ryanetotherescue]

Single gals unite! 🤜🤛We can do it!!!

[@jaywholoveseveryone1721]

Wow! My dryer stopped drying over 1 year ago so I stopped using it. I knew it needed to be cleaned. I was given this kit a couple of months ago and STILL didn't know exactly what to do and how to use it. I thank you so very much for this very informative and easy-to-do video. This will be my reference guide when I finally do get the courage to clean my dryer's vents. ❤

[@AmplifyDIY]

You've got this, Jay!

[@jaywholoveseveryone1721]

@@AmplifyDIY ☺thank you ❤

[@gregrishe3020]

One of the best DIY videos I’ve seen. Thank you for the very thorough content.

[@a.soraparu773]

I'm glad that cleaning a vent is easy and practical. If you have a firepit, lent cleaning can really help as a fire starter.

[@brandonwolfe]

I have this exact kit, and love it! Was worth the just under $30 I paid for it a few years ago. Even picked up an extra pack of extension rods for under $20. After seeing a nasty dryer vent fire heavily damage a house in my area, I started cleaning my own vent. I may be overly cautious, but I clean it out every 6 months since the process is quite easy at my house.

[@nathanielswan909]

What is the name of this linteater dryer kit? I can't find it in Seattle

[@manzoj5898]

@@nathanielswan909 go on eBay i got mine for only 20 dollars

[@larryy2101]

This is one of the BEST DIY videos I've watched. It is very thorough. Thank you so much for being a great communicator with an excellent video demonstration.

[@AmplifyDIY]

Thanks, Larry!

[@lmariebowen9749]

Wonderful video! Your patience in explaining each step is amazing. I really like the idea of using a shock vac as a part of the process. Thanks for sharing.

[@pooanddoo]

I appreciate how nice and detailed this gentleman is. Thank you. Off to clean my dryer vent.

[@ashleydeering8051]

Perfect instructional! I purchased the drill attachments months ago and have been dreading getting started but this video was so pleasant. Very clear and concise with good pacing. I'm feeling much more up to the task now.

[@AmplifyDIY]

You've got this, Ashley!

[@johnivers5191]

Thank you very much sir. Best video I have watched on this subject by far !! Great job !

[@BeamerTheFox]

i had sent this to my wife when i was away on work, she had watched this an told me she was going to go at it, well it worked an our ducting goes into the wall then a 90 straight up then another 90 out under the soffets, an she did all this herself from this video, thank you so much !

[@CO77938]

Behind the dryer, I have never seen anything as clean as yours. Bravo!

[@AmplifyDIY]

They do tend to collect some pretty nasty stuff, for sure!

[@tarajackson2999]

This video was awesome! Thank you so much. We were about to pay $130 to have this done.

[@blendboss9198]

I mean. Help local buisness but yeah

[@christopherheck-stark7338]

Great video. I am about to start this project and have watched a few videos on the process and this is the most detailed and best one I have seen. All the tips about possible issues and how to avoid them are fantastic.

[@AmplifyDIY]

I’m happy to try and answer any questions that come up for you while you do yours. Good luck!

[@thurm101]

This has got to be the BEST TUTORIAL I’ve ever seen. I just ordered mine on Amazon. I have been in my house for 20 years and have never done this. I am pretty handy. I feel confident now. Thank you.

[@user-fj2hy6cp3h]

Thank you for the dryer vent cleaning video. I use the Gardus LintEater Dryer Vent Cleaning System Kit to regularly clean my dryer exhaust and vent to prevent a dryer fire.

[@jking1650]

This is an incredibly helpful and well filmed video. Thank you!

[@danielsduong7363]

Perfect video for cleaning dryer’s lint , I just followed to buy the same your cleaning system and did my house yesterday. Just want to say thank you for a nice sharing useful video.

[@AmplifyDIY]

Great job!

[@JamesBond-qv2ht]

Great video. I have used that exact same product for years and it works great. I don’t bother taping the rods together and have never had a problem and I have an extra long run. I clean mine from the outside in and connect my shop vac on the drier side. You should clean your dryer ducts at least every year. Also, if you use a vinyl collapsable connection on your drier, replace it with a metal one. The vinyl one is a fire hazard. I used the clog removal tool to clear a clog in the underground pipes that carry water away from my gutter downspouts.

[@handymanhoney-do6881]

This is one of my favorite “seasonal checklist” items for my handyman clients. Around DST I go to my regular clients homes and do all the routine home maintenance things (smoke detector batteries/furnace air filters/dryer ducts/water heater flush/reverse ceiling fans/change light bulbs/etc). I charge $50 for simple ground floor dryer duct cleaning but up to $150 for second floor or complex vent systems. It’s easy money and something the average homeowner never thinks of or doesn’t want to do. Excellent instructional video!👍🏻

[@evasilvalayton758]

What’s your location? I need your help!

[@handymanhoney-do6881]

@@evasilvalayton758 I live on the Monmouth/Middlesex county border-central NJ

[@user-ed8jx4fl7z]

Love it!! Using a vacuum cleaner is really smart when you don’t want lint to go everywhere especially in the environment. Bc you know synthetic clothing is also in lint and it’s a Microplastic! Either way bravo

[@philisbramlett6890]

This is the BEST DIY VIDEO I'VE EVER WATCHED ❗ DETAILS , RELAXED, NO RUSH, WELL PUT. PRECISEAND MAKES IT SOUND CONFIDENT " NO FEAR " ATTITUDE. I COULD WATCH HIM DO ANYTHING ! THANK YOU SO MUCH SIR

[@user-fj2hy6cp3h]

I recently had my family's dryer cleaned by a local appliance repair center from some lint build-up inside the exhaust,drum and lint trap chute. I just did not want to risk a dryer fire. I use the Gardus LintEater Dryer Vent Cleaning System Kit regularly to clean the dryer vent duct that leads to the patio. I learned the importance of cleaning dryer vent ducts from online and from your helpful video on how to clean a dryer vent.

[@jrdchemist]

Very helpful, thank you! Working on cleaning ours now - glad I have a better understanding on how to do this.

[@johnnysifuentes4188]

Very well done sir, your instructions and thorough explanation made this a very easy video to follow along with.

[@rodgraff1782]

Great video. Hardly any of these dryer vents are installed to code, which limits the length and amount of elbows. I take the cabinet apart and vacuum out the inside of the dryer also, especially with gas dyers. The lint seals go bad, and then the cabinet will have a layer of lint, which is very flammable. That termination was a little to close to the ground. I would dig a little gravel out and get more clearance.

[@TubeyLube]

Yup, any time there's a small dryer repair, it comes out, comes apart and gets cleaned. Once you have one apart, you realize that you paid for mostly air when you bought it...

[@Oxnard805]

Great video!!! Very informative & detailed. I was scared to do this myself because my dryer vent requires me to get up on a ladder to the 2nd floor of the house (I’m terrified of heights) But now you gave me the knowledge & courage to do it myself. You probably saved me about $200 give or take. Thank you so much, I’ll be purchasing this kit soon & I’ll tackle this job this weekend. You earned my subscription.

[@yoriregalado5163]

This video was great! Much more thorough than others I’ve seen. Now I have to go back and re-clean my ducts per this video. Other videos instructed half of what you did. Great job! Thanks!

[@sheilar5498]

Thank you for step by step instructions we will try this first before changing the heating element.

[@AmplifyDIY]

Good luck!

[@kimbo1961]

I have to say this is one of the best videos i have ever watched! Your personality, excellent speed of delivery and clear videos are the reason as well as the politeness and attention to details. KEEP IT UP we need you. One suggestion I would like to add is for you to show the details of the boroscope used to film inside ducts and the best procedure to use it. Thanks!

[@AmplifyDIY]

Hi James! There is a link to the borescope I used in the video description. As for the best way to use it: you tether your phone to it via wifi, and it streams the video directly to your phone. It's pretty convenient to use that way, since the screen is not physically connected to the borescope. This frees up both hands to manipulate the scope as you thread it into things. I like this scope, but do wish it had a little better image quality. Thanks for watching!

[@delewon]

You explained and showed everything amazingly...THANK YOU!

[@user-fj2hy6cp3h]

I recently told a relative about the Gardus LintEater Dryer Vent Cleaning System Kit that helps keep the dryer vent clean. I appreciate the helpful video. I am thankful that I discovered lint build-up inside my family's dryer last weekend,before a dryer fire could happen. I surprised my father that dryers should be cleaned once a year to prevent dryer fires.

[@CarsSimplified]

My parents have a house with a roof exit duct. I forget what my father would do to clean it, but you could always tell when it happened because there would be a mess of lint on the roof for a while afterwards. So much lint! Where I live right now, the pipe is maybe a foot long after the flex tube. Great thorough instructional video here! That ending was pretty amusing, too!

[@1Klooch]

Very comprehensive, good offering. Now to try and get one of these kits from HD. The supply chain here in SE AZ is not so good. And they wonder why "brick and mortar" is on the way out.

[@ervmoore1111]

I can’t say thank you enough! Did our vent this morning with your recommendation including equipment, I was shocked 😮 with amount of Stuff collected. Thanks much for great video!😊

[@shambi25]

Thank you for this exceptional video. We just bought a house with a preexisting gas dryer. When we tried it for the first time we realized that the vent line was clogged. We came across this video researching how to clean clogged vents. I'll definitely be purchasing this kit and cleaning our vents before using the dryer again. You are a life saver. Thank you! ✌️

[@AmplifyDIY]

So glad I could help - and congratulations on your new home!

[@syedjavedahmad9719]

Excellent tutorial, so detailed oriented, I learned a lot thanks. 👍👍

[@nitenitenurse713]

Thank you for such a detailed and informative video! You have a very calming voice! I never knew how to do this and I feel more confident that my hubby can do this instead of us paying someone else to do this. Newly subbed! ❤️

[@lsmythe007]

Of the videos I've seen on this procedure, yours is by far the best example. Thank you.

[@AmplifyDIY]

Wow, thanks!

[@temikeable]

Well made video. I just bring my leaf blower in and hook it to my duct and blow it out. Super simple and very effective !

[@beverleyhagaman7344]

Bravo, thank you for your very detailed overview which helps a novice like me with your easy to understand step by step instructions. Best video on KZbin, even I can do this and save lots of $$$. Got a quote for $212.00 for this job. Thanks again, and by the way you would make a great teacher.

[@AmplifyDIY]

Thank you!

[@JRPLawyeress1]

This was very helpful and easy to follow. Thank you.

[@user-fj2hy6cp3h]

I make it a regular habit to vacuum the back ventilation holes,heat grilles inside the dryer,dryer, and vent. I decided to clean my dryer and vent this Sunday evening. I was surprised by some lint build-up inside my vacuum canister. I never thought of regularly cleaning my dryer and vent until a repairman opened up the dryer drum in 2022. The dryer drum had lint on the wires and drum. I have heard real stories about dryer fires from news and local repairmen. I came across your helpful video about how to clean a dryer vent. I actually use the Gardus LintEater Dryer Vent Cleaning brushes to help clean lint. I do not want to risk a house fire from lint build-up in my dryer and vent. I appreciate the helpful video. I have told other people about the importance of cleaning a dryer vent from your video.

[@margincall7]

Thanks for this info! I now feel super confident on how to do some preventative maintenance!!

[@dannymcneal]

Wow! I learned a lot from this video. We’ve been in our new home for close to 5 years, and I guess it’s time. I don’t have a shop vac, so I either need to buy one or figure out how to use my canister vacuum. Thanks for a great tutorial, and for making it simple to understand.

[@AmplifyDIY]

I’ve had other viewers report that they have made a canister vacuum work. However, a shop vac is useful for all kinds of other things, so if you have the budget and storage space for one, I recommend it.

[@MrItsthething]

Great video. When I've cleaned vents in the past I've moved the brush by hand, which works well but not as well as the drill. An electric leaf blower or compressor is also good for blowing out the excess lint.

[@mimistans7715]

Oh good idea. Ours is on the second story. Not easy to get to.

[@karenk.sexton157]

Thank you for your excellent video on cleaning your dryer vent. You talked very clear and explained how to do this for me.

[@Sparty1966grad]

Hadn't cleaned mine for several years. Did mine a slightly different way not expecting how much was in it. Took off the bird guard on the outside of the house facing the back yard. Took my Craftsman Shop Vac and folded a hand towel around the end of the hose and slid it into where the hose comes from the dryer. Turned it on to the blow setting and gave it two minutes. Looked out my door wall and realized I created Christmas in July in my back yard. I have never went the extent that this video does, but always make sure I regularly do it now. And If you end up with the mess I had, Just cut the grass and it comes up with the clippings :)

[@ingridscorner531]

Very informative, thank you for step by step instructions

[@joanne4120]

Thank you.....youve made this so easy to understand esp how and why you did everything!! You seem like a very kind and patient person. Thank you again for your great video.

[@AmplifyDIY]

Thank you for the feedback!

[@fayematson4799]

Excellent video and information. We cleaned our dryer duct a couple weeks ago with great success. Today we cleaned our granddaughters dryer duct. The kit that you recommended worked perfect. Thank you for your help!

[@AmplifyDIY]

That is awesome!

[@amyrobison4676]

This is the first time I've ever heard a KZbinr say no pressure to subscribed... for that, I subscribed!!!🙂

[@AmplifyDIY]

Thanks, Amy! Hopefully you found the video useful as well. :)

[@tabashrafi9373]

Thank you for posting this video. I just cleaned the dryer duct with this kit. It was easy to do because of your video. It was very helpful. Much appreciated!!!

[@AmplifyDIY]

Thanks for the feedback, and I’m really glad it was helpful. Cheers!

[@nathanielswan909]

What is the name of this kit or where did you find it?

[@tabashrafi9373]

Lint Eater Dryer Vent Cleaner: amzn.to/2E0gZjK

[@frankv3483]

When I did my cleaning I did it in a similar way but from the outside. It worked but I had to take off the vent cover first. I think doing it from the inside will be the way I do it next time.

[@michelles858]

I really appreciate the extra tips & troubleshooting you provide (e.g., putting a tab on electric tape, why you must set your drill to moving forward, more difficult vent exit locations in homes).

[@AmplifyDIY]

Thank you for watching!

[@pavellapik2796]

THIS VIDEO WAS EXCEPTIONALLY HELPFUL !!! VERY DETAILED AND SIMPLE, APPRECIATE, THE MONEY SAVING TIPS !!! THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS !!!

[@lindsaymcomber2345]

Thank you! Your explanations were so simple to understand. I feel completely ready to tackle this.

[@AmplifyDIY]

You can do it!

[@DougForce]

Really nicely done sir! Timely too as I was just looking around to see what options are available for vent duct cleaning. Great video!

[@AmplifyDIY]

Thanks 👍

[@trustme7731]

Best video on this subject yet.

[@carolguidi2139]

Great video. I'm going to tackle this. My laundry area is so tight I'll never be able to get a shop vac behind the dryer so I will try this from the outside vent, which for me is easily accessible at about 3 feet off the ground in a clear area with a removable cover. Thanks for mentioning so many of the variables involved in the project. There can often be stopping points when one presenter has a particular set of circumstances that don't apply to other people's situations. Thanks to your tips I was able to think through my situation for hopefully a successful process!

[@zemedtirunew4584]

Excellent demonstration! Thank you for doing this video. I was thinking hiring someone to do it but I hope with the help of your video I should be able to do it myself.

[@AmplifyDIY]

You can do it!