This was extremely helpful. Just saved my husband and I hundreds of dollars. We thought our dryer was broken and after we did this we felt the difference immediately. 👍🏼
@lunatic728b2 жыл бұрын
Samsung front loader I found the following when I cleaned it out. 11 bucks in cash, 5.45 in change, sharpie, 2 lighters, pen light, and a grease pencil. No wonder the lint trap didn’t fit. Of course the dryer is 12 years old. All good now.
@HowToHomeDIY2 жыл бұрын
The best part is that you got paid to do it! haha.
@northeastoperations2 жыл бұрын
I am 40 and just learned you need to do this.... This explains why my expensive drier sucks ass. And the lint trap warning that keeps turning on even with an empty lint trap.
@bernettamoores16762 жыл бұрын
Thank-you a million times over!! Perfect instructional video for my dryer problem. I live in rural Newfoundland and couldn't find a repair person to come fix my dryer, thanks to you I was able to fix it myself. FYI my problem was a sock that got down into the fan, a problem that occurred when the dryer was started without the lint trap inserted. Thanks.
@HowToHomeDIY2 жыл бұрын
Oh fantastic! Really glad to hear it was able to help you out. A sock will definitely do it. Thanks a lot for the feedback!
@HappySunshineDay Жыл бұрын
You avoided a fire! And you have encouraged me to give this a go on my own.
@mariogalileo3 жыл бұрын
You are very thorough and clear with your instructions, I appreciate that so much. Thank you, and keep up the good work!
@HowToHomeDIY3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much I am glad that you found it to be helpful! Hope to see you around!
@tessaw55 Жыл бұрын
💯! So helpful!! Thank you for making/sharing this video!!🙏
@hotmasked13 жыл бұрын
I was able to do the exact same job with a long 10 inch mini vacuum cleaner, and I did not have to take anything apart at all !!!!!!!!!!!! it worked and thanks !!!
@embracethesuck10412 жыл бұрын
Yep, works fantastic!
@glowsloth Жыл бұрын
Was wondering about this, thanks :)
@allantheoret53892 жыл бұрын
I have seen many videos on this topic of dryer vent cleaning, but you just took it to a whole new level. Even though my dryer lint trap is on top that faces the rear of the dryer, I was able to lift the lid. Who knew? Anyway, I looked down on the inside and I saw about $3 worth of change. Funny what you can find when you open it up. When I get the chance, I am going to definitely pull it all apart and clean it out. And yes, I will retrieve the lonely money sitting there all by itself. LOL. Thank you for such an awesome video and explanation. You should be a teacher if you are not one already. Cheers
@HowToHomeDIY2 жыл бұрын
Well see, you can make your dryer safer and more efficient while also getting paid for it with money you didn't know you had! Win win! Really glad to hear you liked it. Thanks a lot for the feedback!
@larryjasper972111 ай бұрын
all I ever find is like lint lifesavers, fuzzy hot tamale candies and bobby pins....
@gearhead3662 жыл бұрын
Our LG dryer started making noises. KZbin research suggested that it was the rollers, which are typically the first item to wear out. Which requires taking the dryer apart. I could not believe how much lint I discovers. At least 3 times what you got out in this video. Some of it looked burnt. We probably narrowly avoided a dryer lint fire.
@HowToHomeDIY2 жыл бұрын
Yup, I also had a roller to change out when I did this. Seems to be a common replacement.
@DV-kr4mg2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video! A battery was somehow lodged in that motor, went to put clothes in and it made the worst grinding noise. My hubby is a GC, he can build/fix literally anything, but it's his bday so thank you for showing step by step how to do it & allowing me to NOT ask for his help at 10pm on his bday lol.
@aspensulphate2 жыл бұрын
Your husband is a Gay Cabellero? Congratulations!
@robertkoehne179523 күн бұрын
This video is the only one that has ever shown a professional method for complete system cleaning. My company has doing this for 40 years.
@RaeLovvorn Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this clear video. We used it to take apart our dryer today and see why it was smoking. You saved us from a fire, or new dryer, or service call.
@HowToHomeDIY Жыл бұрын
Oh wow! Glad it was helpful. I’m assuming you got it all back together and it isn’t smoking anymore?
@ome6ablak3 жыл бұрын
Funny thing is, I have the exact same dryer. Doing this today. Thank you for the tutorial.
@HowToHomeDIY3 жыл бұрын
Ah very nice! We actually really like this dryer. It is efficient, fairly modern, but not crazy with all kinds of unnecessary button. Just gotta take care of it. Good luck!
@MsPisces_2 жыл бұрын
Me too... Dryer not getting hot at all
@tashawalker85832 жыл бұрын
me too lol i hope work
@timkarcher67242 жыл бұрын
@@MsPisces_ If it’s not getting hot at all this probably won’t help. Lent prevents proper air flow so the moist air can’t be exhausted and takes long times to dry…..but it doesn’t stop the dryer from heating.
@amberlopez69382 жыл бұрын
@Tim Karcher I have this exact dryer but it won't spin or turn on...any quick tips b4 I spend $on repair guy It was working fine 2 days ago
@jbashara2 жыл бұрын
This is a great tutorial. My dryer is taking three to four cycles to dry clothes and up to this point I've only cleaned with a brush pushing straight down the vent. It's clear to me that I need to get to that pan and clean it out. I'll try your steps out this weekend. Thanks so much for posting !
@JessicaMontgomery-i9r Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your video about lint can build-up inside the dryer naturally overtime. I noticed lint build-up on the heat inlet grille and exhaust holes before I put clothes in my family's dryer on Saturday morning. I immediately stopped,and called a local appliance service center to diagnose and remove lint inside the dryer this week. I heard about a dryer fire a couple of months ago in Omaha, Nebraska from a local appliance service center. I did not want to risk a dryer fire. My father is surprised that a dryer needs to be cleaned once a year to prevent a dryer fire.
@verop.75063 жыл бұрын
I bought a house that came with a 3 year old washer and dryer. I noticed the dryer was taking forever to dry a load of clothes. I cleaned the lint screen and the well that holds the lint screen. It had a shop vac attachment in it, dirt, tons of dog or cat hair. Dust mites! I also have asthma. I have always been a stickler for cleaning because of my asthma and the potential hazards that can occur. Now I've got to get the washer checked. Another story later. Thank you so much for the video.
@HowToHomeDIY3 жыл бұрын
Oh wow, yeah these things are definitely important to keep cleaned. Sounds like you had a lot of stuff in yours. Thank you very much for the feedback! Glad to hear you are staying ahead on the maintenance.
@dougsingletary5719 Жыл бұрын
Still helping people June of 2023. Thank you!
@1aznchris2 жыл бұрын
Of all the tutorials I've seen. I like yours better!
@HowToHomeDIY2 жыл бұрын
Wow, thanks! Glad you liked it. Thanks for the feedback!
@LumberjackPa7 ай бұрын
Thanks very much for sharing this video with us. I am in the middle of cleaning our dryer out. I did this a couple of years ago and got stumped. Now, I am ready to make a second attempt. Wish me luck.
@HowToHomeDIY7 ай бұрын
You’re very welcome! Good luck!
@LumberjackPa7 ай бұрын
@HowToHomeDIY easy work after watching your video! It's done for another couple of years, thanks to you!
@genemckinley2289 ай бұрын
Thank you for this excellent video of how to maintain this drier!
@HowToHomeDIY9 ай бұрын
You are very welcome! Glad you liked it. Thanks a lot for the feedback!
@digsindirt44902 жыл бұрын
Great video. We had a tech some out and fix something on our dryer and in the process he said our lint trap had never ever been cleaned. I argued with him because we clean out the lint trap every single time we use the machine (the mesh/screen thing). It took a while before we realized were were talking about different things. He unscrewed the bottom vent and OMG there was so much lint!! We had no idea we were supposed to routinely clean that as well.
@TheLycanzFTW2 жыл бұрын
I was having a wine and weed weekend at home doing laundry and I questioned where the "Lint Catchers" lint goes too after it caught all of my lint... thank you for making my weekend so much better. I got serval laughs for being 30 and not knowing that I should take it apart and actually clean it properly. thank you for making this video =-)
@HowToHomeDIY2 жыл бұрын
You are very welcome! Glad you liked it! Thanks for the feedback Darren!
@davidcollins.firstplaceeve6005 Жыл бұрын
This video was very helpful for cleaning out my Samsung dryer. I also cleaned off the metal cover for the heating element as it gets very hot. Thanks for the easy to follow information.
@TonyaO2L2 жыл бұрын
Excellent video! I have been so worried that my dryer will catch fire from lint build up. I feel confident that I can do this now. :)
@HowToHomeDIY2 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Really glad to hear you liked it. You got it! Thanks for the feedback!
@larryjasper972111 ай бұрын
Great Video!, Thank You, I live in an apt. I couldn't for the life of me figure why my apt was always so dusty, I keep things nice and tidy (topped off with a little OCD) so I knew something was wrong, The apt complex shined it off and said they had all the exhaust vents cleaned (which they in-fact did have done) and that it was probably coincidental, I finally took my vacuum canister that was FULL of lint every 2 weeks of vacuuming...that's all that was in it, and asked them where do they think this is coming from? So I whipped out this video and showed them...maintenance comes out next week.
@YungTy4123 ай бұрын
This was an awesome video! My dryer has been making a very loud noise when it's running for almost a year now, and I've been thinking I needed to replace a part so I've been blowing it off😫 used this video to learn how to clean out all the lint and no more loud noise!👍
@JessicaMontgomery-vi2jy2 ай бұрын
I tell neighbors, friends, family and coworkers about dryer fires and prevention. A lot of people think cleaning the lint screen of a clothes dryer is enough. I helped my neighbor clean her clothes dryer and dryer vent duct recently. I was asked a question,”do you clean dryer vents all the time?” I said,”Yes, to prevent dryer fires.” She was thankful for me helping to prevent a dryer fire in her home. My next door neighbor was surprised I knew how to connect flexible rods with brushes to his cordless DeWalt drill for cleaning the lint dust from inside my dryer vent duct from my basement to patio recently. He admitted his clothes dryer is working better. Keeping my dryer and dryer vent clean has kept my utilities bills lowered by $28.00 to $30.00 each month.
@DISHMAN016 ай бұрын
This definitely helped. I went the extra step and took the housing part out that the lint filter goes in. Surprisingly a lot of stuck on lint builds there too
@oopsminjung3 жыл бұрын
Just watching this makes me feel clean
@HowToHomeDIY3 жыл бұрын
Well now you can save water then haha. Thank you for the feedback!
@ronniebrown5826 Жыл бұрын
Thanks man you’re a lifesaver!
@HowToHomeDIY Жыл бұрын
Happy to help!
@marklamb89412 жыл бұрын
Thanks! This worked perfectly! It was annoying to be unable to fully fit the lint filter for quite some time and this was easy to follow. The hardest part for me was squeezing the electronic connectors back together at the end - not a lot of space - but was able to do it.
@HappySunshineDay Жыл бұрын
I am at this moment now. I came back to the vid to show it to my son. I notice that the cord we are working with in the vid is free from the plastic clips on the left. I'm gonna go free my cord to see if even an inch more slack will help.
@ron427410 ай бұрын
An inexpensive long-scope inspection camera is great for pinpointing the location & severity of lint build-up before dismantling anything, and has many other uses around the house/garage.
@JessicaMontgomery-i9r9 ай бұрын
I vacuumed the back dryer ventilation holes of my dryer last night. I was surprised by some lint that was collecting in the vacuum canister. I try to clean the lint screen,chute and vent duct to prevent a dryer fire. I appreciate your video on dryer vent cleaning.
@marielucier79822 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I had no idea how to take apart my dryer. I’ve been worried about lint build up elsewhere inside. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
@HowToHomeDIY2 жыл бұрын
You are very welcome! Glad I was able to help. It definitely can build up inside. Those lint traps to catch most of it but not all. Thanks a lot for the feedback Marie!
@shaunl4466 ай бұрын
I wish I would have seen this years ago. I disassembled my dryer from the back and didn't give me access to these areas. Thank you sir.
@jenniferrevilla52982 жыл бұрын
Excellent demonstration!
@HowToHomeDIY2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the feedback!
@Maskawolf Жыл бұрын
Thank you, I will have to try to open up my dryer and take a look at the treasure I can find in there. Very good explanation and easy to follow!
@DS-cz7xp Жыл бұрын
Man I’m so bummed. Everyone found money but I only found 6 dried corn kernels and a toothpick!! 😂
@nollster83 жыл бұрын
Awesome video, I appreciate you taking the time to make this, very helpful!
@HowToHomeDIY3 жыл бұрын
I am glad you found it helpful! Thanks for the feedback!
@theplanetruth1 Жыл бұрын
Thanks...Your video is sooooooooooo Awesome!!! Did it myself....and I'm a "REAL" Girl!!! 🛠
@patriciagillespie2900 Жыл бұрын
Wow thank you for sharing. I didn't know how nasty the inside if my dryer was.
@HowToHomeDIY Жыл бұрын
Really glad to hear you liked it. Thanks a lot for the feedback!
@anitapadilla4071 Жыл бұрын
8:18 Thank you so much for this! I have already had Best Buy come out and clear an error code that said my moisture sensor needed replacing. I had already cleared the vent hose and lint trap. Prior to the tech coming out and replacing the sensor, the dryer door kept having condensation build up. Now that the sensor is replaced, my dryer keeps shutting off before the clothes are dry. I was looking for a tutorial like this to help. You made it look easy and the instructions were very clear! I have a new model Samsung but going to see if this works! A million thank you’s!
@michelemurphy35412 жыл бұрын
How do I take the dryer apart for the lint trap located on top of the dryer? Should I still take front off or should I take the back off?
@biteofdog Жыл бұрын
Awesome video! I have that same Samsung dryer so it's nice to know how easy it is to take apart so I can clean the lint buildup out. In the past I have been using 12 inch forcepts to reach into the lint trap to get wads of lint out.
@crlaw752 жыл бұрын
A few years ago, I had a thermostat replaced because of all the lint buildup. The repair man told me to do this kind of maintenance often and I do. It's interesting what the instruction manual doesn't tell you.
@cyndiebirkner7047 ай бұрын
"favorite bandaid" 😂😂
@HowToHomeDIY7 ай бұрын
Was wondering where that thing went. 🤣
@kimichen1176 ай бұрын
Thank you a lot !!!! Awesome video
@carlosfrijo14672 жыл бұрын
Used my compressor and blew everything out of the exhaust, no disassembly required. I also use an attachment for my drive that snakes the whole vent pipe leading outside. Quick and easy without the hassle of tearing your machine apart.
@HappySunshineDay Жыл бұрын
Hola Carlos! Thanks for the tip. Did you put a bag or something over the outside vent to catch the messy lint?
@lightingnut8 ай бұрын
Great video, I just got done cleaning my lent screen area. Took about an hr. Crazy how much was built up in there. Definitely a design flaw for this dryer. They need to do better.
@titanniki4123 жыл бұрын
After cleaning out my vent hose. Every 2 or 3 months I use my Leaf blower to clean the hose. Been working for me for a few years.
@HowToHomeDIY3 жыл бұрын
Good! Glad to hear you are doing it regularly.
@pakihaider1 Жыл бұрын
Adam thank you so much for making this video. Your video was very straightforward and I will 100% use it tomorrow morning to clean my dryer. I am subscribing you for more videos. Thank you again
@yukuhana2 жыл бұрын
Very concise the to the point. Thanks!
@HowToHomeDIY2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@jgambon8 ай бұрын
Thanks for making this video. Incidentally, we have the same model that you showcased so that's even better. :)
@nokidding152 Жыл бұрын
Wonderful instructional. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
@scrambler69-xk3kv10 ай бұрын
Nice and easy if you have a home and your dryer is in the basement. Not so much in a tight small mobile home laundry room.
@kevinleon77728 ай бұрын
Thank you so much. Fixed!
@ricobertoo10002 жыл бұрын
Just what I was looking for. To the point. Very helpful. Thanks!
@tinaseashells Жыл бұрын
Well explained, man, much obliged.
@scottkunick72879 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! It helped a lot!👍🙏
@HowToHomeDIY9 ай бұрын
You are very welcome! Glad to hear you found value in it! Thanks a lot for the feedback Scott!
@jameslufrano40019 ай бұрын
My leaf blower does a good job cleaning out the vent !
@johnmanfra422410 ай бұрын
I have the same dryer and same problem. I bought a vacuum hose adapter to slip in there and suck all the lint out. I am def gonna take it apart though and give it a thorough cleaning. Also the lint trap will get weak over time and not snap closed at the bottom. so when you take it out you'll loose some lint to the bottom
@elinagarcia58262 жыл бұрын
Perfect explain thank you very helpful
@HowToHomeDIY2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the feedback!
@linnpierce2 жыл бұрын
You are a freaking genius (with cool tools).
@Mrs.T.Rusch2511 ай бұрын
I have a Samsung drier. Every time I use the drier, I not only clean the vent, but I take a long-handled paint brush and brush everything down and toward the outer vent. Once a month I clean the exhaust vent outside. Boom, done. No need to take the entire thing apart.
@HowToHomeDIY11 ай бұрын
Not necessarily true but you are doing a lot!
@LlyleHunter2 жыл бұрын
I bought a neglected rental property a few years ago with six apartments that had just set of coin operated Whirlpool washer and dryer. The prior owner never took care of anything but he sure did empty out the coin boxes before closing day. The tenants told me that the clothes weren’t getting completely dry so I did a complete clean out of the dryer’s exhaust and heat box. It was the type of Whirlpool dryer that had the lint screen that loaded though the top of the machine where the flew runs up the back of the machine. There had to be nine inches of lint in there and I found paperclips pennies quarters dimes nickels a tie tack.
@tujuanalewis76979 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@01frugalbassist85 Жыл бұрын
Just purchased this Samsung model dryer. Nice to see someone take it apart before doing it myself. Kinda surprising to see that there's only 1 wire harness & 8 screws to gain access to the blower, not to mention you don't have to pull it away from the wall. (Unless you check the vent) My old Whirlpool must have 20 screws & 6 wires to disconnect before even getting access to the blower. Just to find out it's still clean, but not getting power. Uggh
@stevepeterson60702 жыл бұрын
I just used a long brush, extracted all the lint, no problem.
@isabelleg91182 жыл бұрын
I got a new washer and dryer a few months ago. One of those things with Artificial Intelligence and steam etc… and I just can’t believe that the lint filtering technology has not changed in the last 40 years…there is a challenge for some enterprising person.
@samm-t4u2 жыл бұрын
Excellent instructions.
@talon5017 ай бұрын
Gently clean your vent trap with soap & water from time to time. I've seen them be able to hold water even though they look clean.
@suzannehaley68596 ай бұрын
Thank you!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
@SunshineBlue-fr5lc3 ай бұрын
Thank you
@WayneChaffee10 ай бұрын
Nice video...short and sweet
@carlosquiroz78193 жыл бұрын
Thank you great video. I thought those vent ducts were not supposed to be used.
@ronaldsimmons82332 жыл бұрын
Just ran across your excellent video. Checked my dryer and sure enough i had plenty of lint there too .Luckily there was an easily accessible screen inside the drum which enabled me to quickly clean it out. Thank you!
@HowToHomeDIY2 жыл бұрын
Oh awesome! Glad you liked it and it sounds like you had a pretty easy time. Thanks for the feedback Ronald!
@prettybrownlovely49212 жыл бұрын
I have this exact dryer so thanks! I’m 7 months pregnant & I was able to do all this.
@HowToHomeDIY2 жыл бұрын
Awesome! You are very welcome! I am glad it was able to help. Thank you very much for the feedback, it can definitely be done. Congratulations on your pregnancy!
@RobertThompson-v1n7 ай бұрын
Thanks
@susannebrule316011 ай бұрын
Thank you very informative.
@MonkeyMD3 Жыл бұрын
I have a long slender vacuum attachment. I take out the filter and stuff that down in there. Pulls out a ton of stuff.
@thepowerofpraise85862 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@pog4life899 ай бұрын
To lazy to take mine apart. Remove the lint trap holder and blow it out with an air gun. I have a straight connection to my vent outside to ensure it was clear. Good video
@bobbig4078 Жыл бұрын
Perfect I have a Samsung with the same screws & front, Thanx!
@sarahwestling94382 жыл бұрын
So helpful. Thank you.
@HowToHomeDIY2 жыл бұрын
You are very welcome. Glad it was helpful to you! Thanks for the feedback!
@debbieshafer59612 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I will be doing this. You didn’t mention the outside part of the venting system. There is much buildup there too.
@avapolan50453 жыл бұрын
Excellent video, greatly appreciated!
@HowToHomeDIY3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Glad it was helpful!
@djboyd94 Жыл бұрын
Awesome thanks
@morganisafreeman2 жыл бұрын
Super helpful. Thank you!
@HowToHomeDIY2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful! Thank you for the feedback Brian!
@BFA9211232 жыл бұрын
Very helpful video. I have this same dryer, thank you!
@HowToHomeDIY2 жыл бұрын
You are welcome! Glad you found it helpful. It is a good dryer. Thank you for the feedback!
@chukabucka2 жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙏 🙏🙏🙏
@cynsational72252 жыл бұрын
Literally doing this for my apartment complex laundry room since my landlord sucks and I’m tired of paying for 2-3 drying cycles every time
@HowToHomeDIY2 жыл бұрын
Yikes, that it definitely not a good sign. I hope you get it working better!
@thewellfedhuman30432 жыл бұрын
Great video. Thanks!
@HowToHomeDIY2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome! Glad you liked it. Thanks for the feedback!
@dannelson42092 жыл бұрын
Hopefully you can get a vacuum inside where the lint screen sat, Instead of taking everything apart. Most people are not going to start dissembling their dryer. Very good video and a very thorough cleaning job .
@susannovak82632 жыл бұрын
Even the skinny vacuum attachment I have does not fit below my lint screen.
@swtpsndrms2 жыл бұрын
Very good video. Only hope you placed those wires back in the clips.
@DerFilmgucker9 ай бұрын
Lite version: Remove lint trap and use the vacuum attachment shown at 6:01 (Amazon or eBay $10) to clean out the bottom where the trap is usually seated. I spent 10 minutes picking up lint pieces. After that, the lint trap was flush as well. However, I will open the appliance to clean the vent as well. Thanks!
@crand20033 Жыл бұрын
I put a leave blower on the back port and blew all that lint out the front. Made a mess of the hallway but we vacuumed it up.
@gmoney417212 жыл бұрын
Awesome video!!! Thanks 🙏🏽
@HowToHomeDIY2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure! Glad you liked it. Thanks a lot for the feedback Gary!
@clickster18833 жыл бұрын
Your dyer plugs into the 110v outlet and not the 220v one below it? 🤔 Great video. Much simpler process than I thought it’d be.
@HowToHomeDIY3 жыл бұрын
Yup, it is a gas dryer. If it was an electric dryer then it would use the 220. Yeah the process honestly is not nearly as daunting as it may seem! Thank you very much for the feedback!
@clickster18833 жыл бұрын
@@HowToHomeDIY Ahhhhhh... *gas* dryer. That makes so much more sense. I was very confused. Keep up the good work!
@freespirit197511 ай бұрын
If you own a Whirlpool, they are not made like this at all. There is a slide and lift trick to remove the top. Also, you need to prepare to support the drum when you remove the front panel. It's one piece and the front drum rollers are attached to that. Also, that blower and the blower housing can get very clogged, as can the pipe that goes to the back of the dryer. If you take off the inner front panel and the blower housing you can access the inside of the dryer and vacuum the motor and the entire inside as clean as a whistle.
@garyhenry25462 жыл бұрын
Everyone watching Make sure You unplug it first.Also all the parts are very Sharp
@ejonesss10 ай бұрын
either your dryer is a gas dryer or the controls are cycling the motor and heating element because a typical electric dryer will be 220 using at least 30 amps for the heating element alone.