My house has about a 3 foot or less vent to the exterior wall and it would be easier to clean it myself rather than hire a company. But in other neighborhoods, like the one he is in, most homes are built the same and require almost the same maintenance. It makes sense to start a business based on how homes are built and what needs to be maintained/fixed regularly.
I have a dryer vent that runs about 12 feet with a few elbows. I borrowed my daughters bouncy-castle blower and held it at one end and blew the lint to the next county. Nice work and video👍🏼 Very important lesson for new homeowners.
I cleaned mine out by hand a few weeks ago. It was only a few feet long, but man now I want one of those drill attachments! It works like a dream now, I can dry a load of towels in one cycle. I'm pretty stoked about it. Shit, I must be old now.
cleaned mine out when dryer wasnt working.cant believe how much crap was in there Edit: many people let that stuff buildup in there. It makes the dryer work harder, causing undue stress on the parts. And waaaaay to many people are overusing fabric softener, for crying out loud, please stop using so much. That's why your clothes take so long to dry. I run my clothes on medium heat level for 45 min on my cheap dryer and they come out dry, towels and all. When I moved into my apartment, I asked them to clean it out, they bs'ed me and said I couldn't do it myself, so I climbed up on the roof and did it anyways. When they confronted me, I told them I can call the fire Marshall and get an inspection for their fire extinguishers, and to see if their smoke alarms are up to code. They left me alone after that.
Nice job from outside. Very important to wear a respirator when dealing with the amount of bird residue that would be in there- birds carry serious disease - especially psiticossis. If you use a critter proof (snakes like to get in there also), cover and use your leaf blower (take outside cover off to let lint blow out), from the inside once or twice a year depending on how much you use your dryer you will never have a problem.
Did this years ago in Vancouver. Set up 4 leaf blowers. Used the 220 from dryer and wired so that the blowers had enough amps. This was great for blowing water out of long run ducts in condos. We could blow the nests 30 ft out from the building. Used a 3/8 snake wire in a 1/2 air Line in stead of the rods. Always replaced the flex duct with Ridgid. We found 1 in 60 did not actually make it to the exterior of the building in the condos. This guy is doing a great job!!
Yeah, the dryer vent on an exterior wall is a great idea. It’s where mine is, the run is about 2.5 feet, and I can get a big comforter done in less than an hour.
I would of never guessed that you clean out a vent this way. Pretty cool. I wouldn’t want to breath that stuff. Builders are idiots putting that much distance for a dryer to vent.
Pros and cons....some have a mesh and they really foul up quickly with lint. Prefer the kind that is energy saving. This is the product but I saw different video on it earlier. ua-cam.com/video/8HGzQJ5N1Po/v-deo.html&ab_channel=H%E1%BB%A9aHuyPhong
This is a good thing to do! Too bad your not in Wyoming. You sure make it look easy. One of the things I didn’t realize is that a lot of dryers aren’t designed for a long run and have to be cautious of the elevation too. owners manual specs out how many feet and elbows. If long run like that it should be hard pipe not flexible pipe. Only learned this from the home were in. The builder installed flexible foil type ducting and just left it lay over the trusses. Hired a professional and they installed hard pipe with it insulated and a slight slope.
New follower Vet owned, plus runs Milwaukee! Jk. For real great vid I hope and pray you help alot of people with this info on saving their homes from burning down and save them money on getting dryer techs out to rip people off.
@@shawnm.1540 haha nice catch. I just saw other comments from like 20 hours before and assumed it was recent. Guess I'll leave the comment here anyway lol
HI where did you buy that brush with the fancy connectors? Do tell please. Thank you for your service, your countrymen appreciate you and your sacrifices. Thank you.
How did you keep balance on that ladder so effortlessly? Why didn't you have to put duct tape around the connection points for each rod? It's obvious you have a lot of experience.
Good video! Incredible how much crap came out of that pipe! That crap of course significantly reduced the clothes dryer's efficiency but even more importantly is cleaning the vent removed the possibility of the dryer element burning out because of overheating (& the further threat of a fire hazard). I know from experience, because that happened to me. A very expensive lesson to get the dryer repaired but at least we did not have a fire in the vent pipe.
Dryers cause over 6k fires a year in the US and a leading cause of housefires according to Consumer Reports. You should clean inside of your dryer.Use an appliance brush inside the pipe coming out the back or side of the dryer,vacuum it out.Take out the whole screen bracket (usually held in with 2 screws) brush and vacuum where it mounts and remount it.I have to take out the filter to do it on most dryers.It has a sensor wire but Ieave it attached and put it out of the way inside the dryer. Its a small inconvenience but if you get a fire it just might be the end of your home and you as well.
We had a similar issue with our dryer. We ended up getting a whole new vent pipe which was super easy to get and install due to how our washer and dryer units are placed in our house. The inside of that thing was NASTY! no wonder we couldn’t get our clothes to dry!
Oh, yea... every time he turns around with a heavy power tool... moving his center of gravity away from the ladder... uh, get woosey thinking about it! :)
I ordered the tool and cleaned my dryer. No more complaints from my wife since. Also I think I should see my electric bill go down. There was so... much lint.
Our dryer stopped running so I went to clean out the silver tube and there was nothing there! We've used the dryer a whole lot having a family of 6, how could it be so clean and why won't it work?
This is so different to what I have here in Australia. I have a lint trap inside the drum of my dryer. Although you guys over there do seem to use your dryers a lot compared to us, I might use mine three times a year or not at all. I have a huge line under my back awning that I use in bad weather.
My dryer sits nicely in the corner of two outside walls, our vent never needs to be maintenanced. We'll take a look in once in a while, but it's always been pretty clean
@@SafeDryerVentSolutionsLLC ~ Thank you so much for your reply! I was flabbergasted, at what was being removed from the vent. Mine has never been cleaned, & my house is 30+ years old. 🫣
You said something about another vent cover that's better than the one you are cleaning. It was garbled a bit so please just type the name in reply. I live in the midlands of SC. I have called several cleaning services, but no one does dryer vent services. So I am doing my own. Thanks
I do a lot of these. I always recommend a reroute through the roof. Actually sold a couple last week. I would also like to note that cleaning a vent with the dryer attached is risky. I always unhook the dryer and attach an electric leaf blower to the vent. It aids in the cleaning significantly.
What rods are you using? Do they lock in place? I see many putting electrical tape on each connection but you dont. Do you have a different set up? Thanks
I use the same workflow but after the brush I use a leaf blower from the dryer wall outlet inside the house. This blows remaining material out through the vent to the outdoors. You’ll just have to pull the dryer away from the wall of course and wrap a towel around the leaf blower tip for a snug fit and less blow back. Time consuming yeah, but it’s done right.
Can I suggest that when the guys are doing this type of work, is to spray the stuff with water or some kind liquid, before removing big chunks dust and dirt with their hands. It will tone down on the amount of dust flying in the air. I have done this when sweeping a garage floor. The water helps absorbs the dust from flying in the air. At least give it a try, can't hurt, and will keep the dust from getting into your lungs.
What dryer vent rods are those??? I’ve never seen a quick connect version. I absolutely hate my screw on rods. Takes 3 times as long to do each job. I can’t find them anywhere on line
Depends on how often your dryer gets used and how long the duct is. If you've never done it before chances are that it's long over due. I'd say at least once every year.
this one of those videos you don't look for but stumble upon late at night and watch the whole thing.
You’re damn right. I woke up 1:30 am and stumble upon this and watched it all the way. ;)
It's 2:45am how did you know!
Took the words right out my mouth
For reals. That was satisfying to watch
Fuck exactly what I'm doing .
That wasn't a nest. It was a whole bird subdivision. Good job.
Squirrel nest, maybe?
Right I was like that bird got multiple apartment units in there
@@kimberlyhughes4515 no claw marks on the mall from the roof or to the ground not likely
😂🤣😂🤣🤣🤣
@@misterservicepro9407 LMAO 🤣. Thanks I needed that. Have a blessed day.
Shout out to this guy plugging his company so well, no que cards and at the top of a ladder no less
Thank you so much
That phone on top of the ladder gave me anxiety
Why, it would easily survive the fall
Whenever he turned around I got anxiety too lol
Same
Your phone is safer up on that ladder Mitt than it is on the ground.
@@Teddy-wt4ct Cap
If I was in your area and needed my vents cleaned. You'd get my business! Thanks for your service!
Thank you, so much
How far away are you?
He has extensions.
@@dotcalm8228 Ahahaha
Same here
I never imagined that you could have a business cleaning out dryer vents.
Add a secondary lint trap and that would help makes it a lot easier to clean
My house has about a 3 foot or less vent to the exterior wall and it would be easier to clean it myself rather than hire a company. But in other neighborhoods, like the one he is in, most homes are built the same and require almost the same maintenance.
It makes sense to start a business based on how homes are built and what needs to be maintained/fixed regularly.
The lazy people always need it lol..
If its a metal vent just use leaf blower. Im a plumber but work with HVAC guys and the leaf blower works great
You sure can when they $300.00 or more for about six minutes of work!!
I have a dryer vent that runs about 12 feet with a few elbows. I borrowed my daughters bouncy-castle blower and held it at one end and blew the lint to the next county. Nice work and video👍🏼 Very important lesson for new homeowners.
Thank you
@@SafeDryerVentSolutionsLLC : where can I find those attachments?
Ooh, if I do that on a windy day, it’s going to end up in the next state!
I cleaned mine out by hand a few weeks ago. It was only a few feet long, but man now I want one of those drill attachments! It works like a dream now, I can dry a load of towels in one cycle. I'm pretty stoked about it. Shit, I must be old now.
Well, you could be wiser! Lol
cleaned mine out when dryer wasnt working.cant believe how much crap was in there
Edit: many people let that stuff buildup in there. It makes the dryer work harder, causing undue stress on the parts. And waaaaay to many people are overusing fabric softener, for crying out loud, please stop using so much. That's why your clothes take so long to dry. I run my clothes on medium heat level for 45 min on my cheap dryer and they come out dry, towels and all.
When I moved into my apartment, I asked them to clean it out, they bs'ed me and said I couldn't do it myself, so I climbed up on the roof and did it anyways. When they confronted me, I told them I can call the fire Marshall and get an inspection for their fire extinguishers, and to see if their smoke alarms are up to code. They left me alone after that.
Hahaha yeah good thing you got it before fire
Nice job from outside. Very important to wear a respirator when dealing with the amount of bird residue that would be in there- birds carry serious disease - especially psiticossis. If you use a critter proof (snakes like to get in there also), cover and use your leaf blower (take outside cover off to let lint blow out), from the inside once or twice a year depending on how much you use your dryer you will never have a problem.
I have taken care of very sick patients in the ICU who got Psityicosis...3 in 45 yrs. They are VERY ill and need to be on a ventillator to get well.
I swear these are. My fave type of videos to watch late at night
My dryer vent runs inside the slab foundation about 25’. We clean it each and every year. Always amazed at what comes out. LINT!!
The house rn: 🥴
Bruh lmao
Lol
Looooool, don’t forget this one:😩
Excellent sales pitch at the end.
"do you know what's inside your vent".!
I wish you well.
Used to do driver vent cleaning and the fact you had your iPhone sit perfectly on your ladder was epic lol. Awesome tool you have there
Holy crap !!! I’ve never seen anything like this ! All that birds nest removed and the guy didn’t even break a sweat ! Much respect !
Did this years ago in Vancouver. Set up 4 leaf blowers. Used the 220 from dryer and wired so that the blowers had enough amps. This was great for blowing water out of long run ducts in condos. We could blow the nests 30 ft out from the building. Used a 3/8 snake wire in a 1/2 air Line in
stead of the rods. Always replaced the flex duct with Ridgid. We found 1 in 60 did not actually make it to the exterior of the building in the condos.
This guy is doing a great job!!
All about safety. Thank you for your service and instructions on how to keep our dryer vents clear.
Yeah, the dryer vent on an exterior wall is a great idea. It’s where mine is, the run is about 2.5 feet, and I can get a big comforter done in less than an hour.
What a nice little indiana neighborhood. Much love from Los Angeles.
I can go home from work early now, I learned something today! Very cool to know how that works, I've always wonders how vents get a clean out. Thanks!
I know right
Great Job... wow it was amazing how much stuff you got out of there... very big birds nest.. great job.. wish you were close to me. thanks for posting
I wish this company was in Oregon! I’d hire him immediately…great job! ♥️
Dude you did a great job and made an awesome video very informative and straight to the point
Watching all that nest material coming out of there was oddly satisfying.
I would of never guessed that you clean out a vent this way. Pretty cool. I wouldn’t want to breath that stuff. Builders are idiots putting that much distance for a dryer to vent.
Great video! Do you have a video showing your pest-proof vent cover installation? Would like to see what it looks like.
Pros and cons....some have a mesh and they really foul up quickly with lint. Prefer the kind that is energy saving. This is the product but I saw different video on it earlier. ua-cam.com/video/8HGzQJ5N1Po/v-deo.html&ab_channel=H%E1%BB%A9aHuyPhong
This is a good thing to do! Too bad your not in Wyoming. You sure make it look easy.
One of the things I didn’t realize is that a lot of dryers aren’t designed for a long run and have to be cautious of the elevation too. owners manual specs out how many feet and elbows. If long run like that it should be hard pipe not flexible pipe. Only learned this from the home were in. The builder installed flexible foil type ducting and just left it lay over the trusses. Hired a professional and they installed hard pipe with it insulated and a slight slope.
New follower Vet owned, plus runs Milwaukee! Jk. For real great vid I hope and pray you help alot of people with this info on saving their homes from burning down and save them money on getting dryer techs out to rip people off.
This is important stuff. I install and maintain commercial laundry’s and I’ve seen many a hotel or gym fire because of lack of duct maintenance
I don’t want this to sound like I’m soliciting 317-430-3993. 😂 LMAO
Soliciting and advertising are two different things.
He was referring to soliciting the neighbors.
LOL
What kind of tools do you use?
I really like the quick connect on your drill
I’d like to know too
same here
What is your charges? You sounds like a real honest guy.
Please call us at 317-430-3993 and we can discuss it
Great stuff guys! Can I ask what cleaning system you are using to do this?
Didn't mean to watch the whole thing, but my curiosity got the best of me.
This is different. Not sure why it was recommended to me?
Lol same and that we stayed to comment
I live in Coatesville, IN. Glad go see fellow hoosiers keeping busy during covid!
2 yr old video...
@@shawnm.1540 haha nice catch. I just saw other comments from like 20 hours before and assumed it was recent. Guess I'll leave the comment here anyway lol
I used to do this as a chimney sweep lol brings back memories of that shitty job
Scott from Safe Dryer Vent Solutions is super helpful!
I have no idea why this popped up but I’m glad it did. We were just talking about having this done and y’all aren’t far from home.
HI where did you buy that brush with the fancy connectors? Do tell please. Thank you for your service, your countrymen appreciate you and your sacrifices. Thank you.
Damn this video is satisfying. I can feel stress relief. I need more of this.
You sound so calm up on the high ladder , just awesome work.
its so satisfying to see all the lint come flying out
Been there, done that. Put a critter proof cover on those things. It should be code everywhere in the country. Great video!
Them birds probably loved being in there and came back to “WHAT HAPPEN HERE MY HOUSE”
Agree... I wonder if he had a solution besides placing a fake owl near the vent.
what brand is the snake you are using?
Great video just wondering how did a nest get in there if a covering was over it? 🤔
I'm in Noblesville, might have to give you a call. I'm cleaning out my vent by hand once a month it seems. Outside vent keeps getting clogged
How did you keep balance on that ladder so effortlessly? Why didn't you have to put duct tape around the connection points for each rod? It's obvious you have a lot of experience.
Good video! Incredible how much crap came out of that pipe! That crap of course significantly reduced the clothes dryer's efficiency but even more importantly is cleaning the vent removed the possibility of the dryer element burning out because of overheating (& the further threat of a fire hazard). I know from experience, because that happened to me. A very expensive lesson to get the dryer repaired but at least we did not have a fire in the vent pipe.
Dryers cause over 6k fires a year in the US and a leading cause of housefires according to Consumer Reports.
You should clean inside of your dryer.Use an appliance brush inside the pipe coming out the back or side of the dryer,vacuum it out.Take out the whole screen bracket (usually held in with 2 screws) brush and
vacuum where it mounts and remount it.I have to take out the filter to do it on most dryers.It has a sensor wire but Ieave it attached and put it out of the way inside the dryer. Its a small inconvenience but if you get a fire it just might be the end of your home and you as well.
Quick question, where can I buy the brush and the flexible fishing sticks????
Wow ,thanks for you doing good job . Wish you are in Calgary, AB, Canada 🇨🇦.
The clarity of his voice is telling me he probably is not wearing a face mask lol
Well heck: safe enough up there outdoors on a ladder.
@@StevenBanks123 Did you see the crap that came out!
@@StevenBanks123 I think they were more referring to all the dust and crap flying out of the vent that he’s breathing in.
@@partizan5 respirator
did you replace the vent cover for the client with something less likely to allow birds
Was the attachment left in the vent? It looked like the attachment that went in wasn’t there when you finished.
I ws very impressed with the work and the attitude! Stay safe!!
I’m curious to know what that tool was
What is the name of the dryer cleaning tool you are using?
I want the drill attachment 😄
Any 1 know what he's using??? ....looks like an awesome tool to have
@@dickphan go to amazon.com look up dryer vent cleaner attachment. Your welcome
@@dickphan I bought mine on Amazon.. Not the same but close
@@letmefindout81 *you’re
@@allemander *cough cough* grammar police?
Scott w safety dryer vent solutions is #1
Professional. If only more people would understand how dangerous these dryer vents can be! What cleaning kit is that? Asking from Canada!
We had a similar issue with our dryer. We ended up getting a whole new vent pipe which was super easy to get and install due to how our washer and dryer units are placed in our house. The inside of that thing was NASTY! no wonder we couldn’t get our clothes to dry!
Why is the vent so high? I've only dealt with lower first floor vents.
That being up on the ladder is making me nervous as hell lol
Oh, yea... every time he turns around with a heavy power tool... moving his center of gravity away from the ladder... uh, get woosey thinking about it! :)
I’m not sure why UA-cam recommended this. I don’t even live in America. However, this video was so satisfying.
I ordered the tool and cleaned my dryer. No more complaints from my wife since. Also I think I should see my electric bill go down. There was so... much lint.
Our dryer stopped running so I went to clean out the silver tube and there was nothing there! We've used the dryer a whole lot having a family of 6, how could it be so clean and why won't it work?
What tool are using for this? Are you able to share the link to purchase rod?
Great video!
May i ask you where did you get the rods from? Looks way better than the white ones.
Thank you!
Just amazing how much crud inside a dryer air vent! Great job!
Absolutely great video. I’d call them first if I had any trouble like that in their area. Sucks I’m in Illinois
This is so different to what I have here in Australia. I have a lint trap inside the drum of my dryer. Although you guys over there do seem to use your dryers a lot compared to us, I might use mine three times a year or not at all. I have a huge line under my back awning that I use in bad weather.
We have a trap that collects 80% of lint - 20% goes through the lone, average American dries 2 loads a day
You lucky you have kmart
Wish your services in Edmonton , Alberta, Canada!!
Great video good work excellent results keep it up
This is the type of guy you want to call. Gets the job done right.
I just had my dryer vent cleaned by a company and Idk if they even did a good job. Wish I knew of your business. I'm in Hendricks County.
My dryer sits nicely in the corner of two outside walls, our vent never needs to be maintenanced.
We'll take a look in once in a while, but it's always been pretty clean
So blessed i wish we had some thing like this and some one so passionate like him in Toronto too😇👍🙏💐
~ Whoa!!! 😲 Wish you were in my area! I definitely need my vent cleared…
You can go to CSIA.org and find a certified dryer exhaust tech in your area
@@SafeDryerVentSolutionsLLC ~ Thank you so much for your reply! I was flabbergasted, at what was being removed from the vent. Mine has never been cleaned, & my house is 30+ years old. 🫣
@@wendiyee6442 sometimes, the vent is so short it does not ever need cleaned - that happens a lot - What area are you in wendi?
@@SafeDryerVentSolutionsLLC ~ Okay. Mine goes from the first floor, up a pipe, to the roof. 😣 I am in Northern California.
@@wendiyee6442 yea for sure need it cleaned out
Do you all need to go inside the house to unclog the other side of the vent?
We not if we can prove through air flow the clog has been removed - if we cannot verify this then yes
@@SafeDryerVentSolutionsLLC Thanks for answering my question.
This was satisfying thanks for the upload.
You said something about another vent cover that's better than the one you are cleaning. It was garbled a bit so please just type the name in reply. I live in the midlands of SC. I have called several cleaning services, but no one does dryer vent services. So I am doing my own. Thanks
Thats awesome. Where can I get one of those kits?
How much is charge for that service call? Whatever it was it's well worth it
I do a lot of these. I always recommend a reroute through the roof. Actually sold a couple last week. I would also like to note that cleaning a vent with the dryer attached is risky. I always unhook the dryer and attach an electric leaf blower to the vent. It aids in the cleaning significantly.
You install the new ducting yourself?
@@asherburns2953 yes, got certified and it's all profit. Only overhead is fuel.
What rods are you using? Do they lock in place? I see many putting electrical tape on each connection but you dont. Do you have a different set up? Thanks
I really want to get in this businesses. Any tips to starting?
Awesome video. Where can i get that cleaning kit?
Watching this video to learn how to do this myself and realize you are located 1 town over. Lol. Maybe I'll just look you up and let you do it.
Same😂😂
@@christyb7455 That would be great call me 317-430-3993
I live in terre haute nice to see a fellow person from Indiana
I use the same workflow but after the brush I use a leaf blower from the dryer wall outlet inside the house. This blows remaining material out through the vent to the outdoors. You’ll just have to pull the dryer away from the wall of course and wrap a towel around the leaf blower tip for a snug fit and less blow back. Time consuming yeah, but it’s done right.
I want to see what his clothes looks like now
Clean since this was posted two years ago
There is a reason why my company uniform is grey and grey / Cause the lint is grey.
Noticed you have nice snap together extension s that I assume do not come appart while using. --where do you buy theses?? Txs
Great video, what are those rods call that you’re using. Thank you.
Can I suggest that when the guys are doing this type of work, is to spray the stuff with water or some kind liquid, before removing big chunks dust and dirt with their hands. It will tone down on the
amount of dust flying in the air.
I have done this when sweeping a garage floor.
The water helps absorbs the dust from flying in the air.
At least give it a try, can't hurt, and will keep the dust from getting into your lungs.
What dryer vent rods are those??? I’ve never seen a quick connect version. I absolutely hate my screw on rods. Takes 3 times as long to do each job. I can’t find them anywhere on line
How often are you supposed to get this service
Depends on how often your dryer gets used and how long the duct is. If you've never done it before chances are that it's long over due. I'd say at least once every year.
Great video! What attachment are you using?
SO, did you end up putting a piece of hardware cloth behind the hinged cover ?