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 👍🏾
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
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.
This is, hands down, the best UA-cam 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!
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!
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.
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!
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!
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 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!👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
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.
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.
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
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!
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.
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
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!
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.
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.
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!
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!
My dryer is drying clothes faster. I learned this important dryer vent cleaning technique from your video. I have told some friends, and coworkers about me helping neighbors clean dryer vents with rods and brushes connected to a drill. Some comment,”that’s cool.” I heard a neighbor’s daughter say,”do you clean dryer vents all the time?” Yes to prevent dryer fires. I like the Gardus LintEater Pro dryer vent cleaning system kit featured in the video. I put electrical tape on each rod to keep the heads of rods together during the drill powered dryer vent cleaning process. The kit is worth it to prevent dryer fires.
I almost paid a ridiculous amount of money to have someone else clean my dryer vent but someone mentioned checking UA-cam. 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.
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!
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.
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.
Thank you so much! I always clean the lint filter but I didn’t know that I needed to clean out the hose in the back. My dryer is definitely clogged up. I am cleaning it now!!❤
A lot of friends and neighbors learned something from me that lint build-up from the dryer to dryer vent duct outside homes can cause a fire. Your comment, this is a job neglected by homeowners and they don’t realize it’s a bit of a fire hazard all that lint from your dryer can build-up in the inner walls of that duct from your dryer to outside the house and when that hot, hot air comes from your dryer can cause a fire. A friend commented, You know your stuff about dryer fires and prevention in recent days. She was thankful I helped prevent a dryer fire in her home, as 16 feet from the basement to outside house was clogged with lint; a dryer fire was waiting to happen last Saturday evening. Thank you for this helpful video.
Thank you for an excellent UA-cam 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.
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 👍
I was talking about the importance of cleaning a dryer vent with a lady today. She said, do you do this all the time? Dryer fires can happen in a home from lint build-up. I learned so much from your very helpful videos.
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 UA-cam. Thank you so much.
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. ❤
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! 👍🏻
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.
Thank you for this helpful video about how to clean dryer vent ducts step-by-step. I just helped a friend clean her dryer vent duct from basement to outside of home. The friend learned that a drill connected to flexible rods with brushes prevented a dryer fire. The dryer vent cleaning system kit featured in the video is worth every penny for deep cleaning dryer vents. 16 feet of the vent was clogged with lint from the basement to outside of home and could have been a dryer fire in her home. She told me,”clothes were not drying.” I have learned so much from this video and strive to inform others about dryer fires. Electrical tape does keep the rods from coming apart during the dryer vent cleaning process. Guiding a drill, when adding a new rod, is very helpful. I used this technique this evening helping a friend clean a dryer vent. She replied,”you really know your stuff about dryer fires.” Thanks for teaching me this important task.
Appreciate the information, tips, and general instruction. I'm a fan of the electrical tab tape fold tip you shared. I have for sometime used the "tab fold technique" for multiple other tasks and applications. This tape will leave surfaces a little sticky afterwards but nothing a quick spray of alcholol wont fix. Good clear steps and value your time , information on this production. :) Thank You!!
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!
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.
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.
I tell neighbors about preventing dryer fires. I helped one of my neighbors a couple of weeks ago with cleaning his dryer,lint chute and dryer vent. When he began to pull the dryer away from the wall,lint was on the floor and near the dryer exhaust. He was surprised that his cordless drill with the Gardus LintEater Dryer Vent Cleaning System Kit helped remove lint near the rear dryer exhaust,lint chute and dryer vent duct. He was thankful that a dryer fire was prevented. I told another neighbor about cleaning their dryer vent. The neighbor was thankful for helping with preventing a dryer fire. I regularly vacuum around my dryer,lint chute and dryer vent duct to prevent a dryer fire from lint build-up. I appreciate the helpful video on how to clean a dryer vent.
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!
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.
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.
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...
Outstanding instruction and tips! My neighbor recently wanted to clean her vent so I loaned her my kit. She got 3 sections into the vent, past a 30 degree bend, and lost the brush and deepest rod.Then she called me. I was able to feed the other poles from the laundry room to the exhaust vent with the smaller brush as the lead end. Unfortunately it did not push the detached end out so I made about a 2.5 inch wide tape ball secured onto the very end of a pole in the laundry room. I then pulled from the outside slowly hoping the tape ball would grab the stuck brush on the way out, it did until the 30 degree turn where the detached pole would not make the final turn, about 5 feet from the vent. Before I pulled the tape ball past the stuck brush I used an old broom stick to position the rod end to make the 30 degree turn. An added tip: with sharp turns the brush is sometimes difficult at making the bend, my brush stem can be bent slightly which aids in getting through the bends, just go by hand through the turns, it will find its way through, then continue with the drill.
Thank you, sir. I am female homeowner with a 26 year old dryer that has never had the dryer vents and ducting cleaned out . I noticed that the clothes weren’t drying very well and a male neighborhood suggested cleaning out because it was a fire hazard. Your video seem very informative and simple for me to understand and do-so cross your fingers and say a prayer that I can achieve this task. Thank you for your information because many single ladies out there do appreciate this so very much.
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!
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!
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.
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!👍🏻
I helped my neighbor clean her dryer vent duct,lint chute,lint screen,rear exhaust,and ventilation holes of her front load dryer today. I think the dryer could have caused a dryer fire in her home from the lint build-up in the dryer vent to the dryer. The Gardus LintEater Pro dryer vent cleaning system kit and extension rods featured in your helpful video helped save my neighbor’s home from a dryer fire waiting to happen today. The kit is really the best way to clean a dryer vent and dryer properly. I remember the comment all the lint build-up from the dryer to dryer vent, all that hot, hot air can ignite the lint and can cause a fire. I tell neighbors I learned how to clean a dryer vent from your very helpful video How to clean a dryer vent step-by-step on UA-cam. Thank you for the video of the importance of cleaning a dryer vent to prevent a dryer fire in my home to neighbor’s homes.
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.
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.
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
I talked to a neighbor about if he cleaned his dryer vent. He never thought about the main dryer vent duct that leads to outside of the home. You make a lot of sense in how lint buildup inside a dryer vent from dryer to outside home can start a fire. I regularly clean my dryer and dryer vent to prevent a dryer fire. Some people have said, you really know your stuff about dryer fires/prevention. I learned how to clean my refrigerator condenser evaporator coils and so many things from you. Thanks for all you do in your helpful videos.
Extremely good video. Easy to understand clear voice. I bought the same kit without the extra extensions today (before I saw video). I could not get the rods and brush to navigate the multiple corners in my system. I’m guessing it has seven 90 bends. Probably not up to code. Didn’t get it done.
Hi Steve - sorry to hear your ducting is likely installed incorrectly. Perhaps if you also cleaned from the outside of the house *in* towards the dryer, you'd get the other half of the duct clean past where the tight bend is? Good luck!
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!
Your video really helped me to learn how to clean dryer vents the best way with this kit featured in your video. The video makes sense in all the hot, hot air from a dryer to the dryer vent with lint build-up can start a fire. A house fire from lint build-up inside a dryer vent is not worth the risk.
Thank you for teaching me how to clean a dryer vent duct. I showed two individuals how to clean a dryer vent with the Gardus LintEater Pro dryer vent cleaning system kit with flexible rods and brushes connected to a drill to remove lint build-up inside their dryer vent ducts and dryer. Some people have commented,”My dryer is running better.” The individuals have learned from me that it is important to clean a dryer vent to prevent house fires. Your helpful video has helped me demonstrate to others that just cleaning the lint screen is not enough.
Great video. This is a great example of doing-while-telling, which distinguishes effective teaching from mere preaching. Our DIYer here also does what good teachers do; he alerts the student to possible problems and shows the student how to address them. Great camera placement: I could always see exactly what you were doing. So impressed I subscribed to your channel. Thanks.
@@AmplifyDIY You're quite welcome; you earned the thank you. An hour after I watched the video I bought the cleaner kit at Lowe's, including the extra rods. Looking forward to doing the work - right after I watch your video again. Again, thanks.
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!!!
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
I just cleaned my dryer vent duct from my basement to patio using the Gardus LintEater Pro Dryer Vent Cleaning System Kit with a cordless DeWalt drill. I was surprised by some fine lint dust that was removed, as I was cleaning my dryer vent this Sunday afternoon. I told a coworker about me knowing how to clean a dryer vent. He thought it was cool. I mentioned this kit with rods and brushes connected to a drill. I used your method of using electrical tape between rods to prevent the rods from getting lost, while cleaning my dryer vent today. I learned how to clean my dryer vent from your helpful UA-cam video. I just wanted to be safe to prevent a dryer fire from lint build-up in the dryer vent duct.
I just cleaned my dryer vent duct from my basement to backyard patio this Wednesday evening. I connected three flexible rods with brushes to a cordless compact DeWalt drill to clean inside my dryer vent. I was surprised by lint build-up that could have been a dryer fire prevented inside my home. I turn my clothes dryer to normal drying cycle for a few minutes, after cleaning my dryer vent to check for good airflow from my dryer to outside patio dryer duct of my home. The electrical tape is a helpful tip to prevent rods from disconnecting inside my dryer vent during the dryer vent cleaning process. Thank you for all you do.
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.
I told a neighbor about dryer fire prevention today. The neighbor is interested in me helping them clean their dryer vent. The video is helpful in the dryer vent cleaning system process.
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! ❤️
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.
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.
I vacuumed the rear 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 my dryer vent duct and lint chute to prevent a dryer fire. In early 2022,a local appliance service repairman removed the back panel of the dryer and lint was built-up inside the drum and wires. I will never forget that morning. I appreciate your video how to clean a dryer vent.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
I just cleaned my dryer and dryer vent duct from basement to patio outside my home. I was surprised by some lint inside the lint chute of dryer. I just do not want to risk a house fire from lint build-up inside dryer and dryer vent duct. The LintEater Pro Dryer Vent Cleaning System Kit is worth it to prevent a dryer fire in my home and others’ homes. You make a lot of sense in a lot of your helpful UA-cam videos. Thanks for all you do.
Very informative video, great job going step by step. I have cleaned my own vent, friends and family, also neighbors. The screw type of vent rods need special attention like you mentioned in the video. Disaster if you get that brush or rod stuck in the duct. I use a push and snap version, you can go either direction, but more expensive. TIP for installing hose. Best to remove the washer unit first. After you are finished cleaning. Now you have room to install the dryer unit. As you push the dryer closer to the wall with one arm, with the other you guide the hose inch by inch compressing the hose as you go. This way you can use a shorter hose and keep it straight or not get a too large loop in your hose. Even better, have someone help you push the dryer slowly towards the wall as you compress the hose trying not to kink it. Then when you are done install the washer. Also, if you have those flexible white plastic hoses, get rid of it. They are not fireproof or code compliance. Federal building code, dryer vent duct cannot be longer than 30 feet and no more than two 90 degree elbows. If you have a 90 degree elbow, you must add another 3 feet in total length of vent. Example: If your total length of dryer duct is 30 ft and you have one 90 degree elbow. You have to add 3 ft. ( 30ft +3ft = 33 ft.) Your duct does not meet building code. Most dryer manufacture state how long your dryer vent can be used. It must meet the minimum. If any of these requirements are not met, if a fire occurs, your insurance may not cover your claim. Also, if you do not properly clean your dryer vent in a timely manner and a fire occurs. Failure to properly maintain a regular maintenance cleaning schedule can void a claim. Insurance companies are great, but read the fine print.
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.
Thank you very much for this clear, professional video! Likely buying a home soon and this is definitely something I intend to do before I dare run the dryer. The previous owner did some rather dubious things and I wonder if the vent ever got cleaned in the 50 years that they lived there....
The Gardus LintEater Pro dryer vent cleaning system kit makes cleaning my dryer vent and other’s dryer vents easy. You are very helpful in showing each step of how to connect the rods with electrical tape and how to go in a forward motion, while cleaning a dryer vent with a drill. I could see a difference, in the airflow of the dryer vent; after cleaning the dryer vent this Sunday afternoon. My neighbor brought his DeWalt cordless compact drill over to my home today. He was impressed by how quickly I connected the rods with the brush to his drill to begin the process of cleaning my dryer vent from my basement to the patio.
We just moved and our dryer was not drying our clothing even though I could feel it was heating up. Someone suggested we clean our dryer vents and that a DIY was quite simple. Found your video through google search. Ordered a very similar tool to get the job done. Super easy, clean vents and now my dryer is working! Thank you!
Very descriptive, informative and well done! I would add a comment about taking care to not kink your flexible dryer hose while pushing your dryer back toward the wall.
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 UA-cam, 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.
Thank you for your clear, methodical and practical instructions. At no time do you skip a step, assume instinctive knowledge or speak derisively. You are professional and effective. I appreciate your knowledge, skill set and teaching ability. I am putting it to good use!
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.
Thank you so much for this video. After watching it I went and picked up a similar kit and cleaned my vent out. All your tips and tricks made this a lot easier and I didn't make any mistakes. Thank you.
I try to make sure I clean the dryer vent,and lint trap exhaust regularly. I decided to look at the inside dryer exhaust drum ,I could see lint build-up behind the holes before I put clothes in the dryer today. I immediately stopped,as the lint is a fire hazard. I heard about a dryer fire a couple of months ago was caused by friction and lint in a dryer. I like the Gardus LintEater Dryer Vent Cleaning System Kit with the brushes and wands to try to maintain the dryer. I did not want a house fire from a dryer. Your video makes sense.
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 👍🏾
Sorry to hear of your house fire. That’s terrible.
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
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.
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.
I’ll bet a leaf blower will not do nearly as good of a job getting all the lint out.
This is, hands down, the best UA-cam 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!
Thank you so much for the feedback!
Me Mee, Concur!👍
Agreed
Wholeheartedly agree! I have a vent cleaning kit and have done this job before but I learned some very handy tips!
I just love love love it.
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!
Hi Whitney! Your comment made my day. I'm so glad that you've found my video helpful. :) Good luck cleaning your vents!
I agree. Thank you and UA-cam!
Well said Whitney Christiansen!
Such a touching read ❤️
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.
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!
Glad it was helpful!
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!
Ohhhhh my fellow widow friend! I know exactly what you mean! God bless you sister!!!❤
@@princessamber18 So sorry for your loss! Widows are strong and we can do it!!!💪🏽💕
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!
Thank you!
Yes👍👍👍👍
@@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!👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
This is what UA-cam is for at its finest. Spreading the knowledge.
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
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.
WOW! I'm so glad you got everything cleaned out before there was a disaster. Thanks for watching!
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.
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
This guys presentation on DIY makes me feel like I can accomplish things in this world. Such a nice guy.
You can do it!
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!
Nice work getting it done!
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
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.
This is the most polite and detailed video that I think I've ever seen! Thank you for time to do all of this. 👍
I never comment on videos and came hear just to say this. It was incredibly well produced and simple to follow. Amazing work!
The impolite ones really suck
I totally agree... New subbie😊
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
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!
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.
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.
Thank you!
A very long way to say good job😂
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!
Thank you!
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!
Thanks for the feedback, and thanks for watching. :-)
My dryer is drying clothes faster. I learned this important dryer vent cleaning technique from your video. I have told some friends, and coworkers about me helping neighbors clean dryer vents with rods and brushes connected to a drill. Some comment,”that’s cool.” I heard a neighbor’s daughter say,”do you clean dryer vents all the time?” Yes to prevent dryer fires. I like the Gardus LintEater Pro dryer vent cleaning system kit featured in the video. I put electrical tape on each rod to keep the heads of rods together during the drill powered dryer vent cleaning process. The kit is worth it to prevent dryer fires.
I almost paid a ridiculous amount of money to have someone else clean my dryer vent but someone mentioned checking UA-cam. 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.
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!
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.
Buying a house and your knowledge is gold!
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.
Thank you so much! I always clean the lint filter but I didn’t know that I needed to clean out the hose in the back. My dryer is definitely clogged up. I am cleaning it now!!❤
Bros who have dryers still need to check them regularly to avoid lint blockage and fire risks. Minimize the risk
A lot of friends and neighbors learned something from me that lint build-up from the dryer to dryer vent duct outside homes can cause a fire. Your comment, this is a job neglected by homeowners and they don’t realize it’s a bit of a fire hazard all that lint from your dryer can build-up in the inner walls of that duct from your dryer to outside the house and when that hot, hot air comes from your dryer can cause a fire. A friend commented, You know your stuff about dryer fires and prevention in recent days. She was thankful I helped prevent a dryer fire in her home, as 16 feet from the basement to outside house was clogged with lint; a dryer fire was waiting to happen last Saturday evening. Thank you for this helpful video.
Thank you for an excellent UA-cam 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.
Thank you very much, Apack! I really appreciate the feedback.
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 👍
Hey, thank you very much for the kind feedback!
Very good explanation. My grandmother could follow these instructions, but I guess I'll do it for her. Thanks, mate.
I was talking about the importance of cleaning a dryer vent with a lady today. She said, do you do this all the time? Dryer fires can happen in a home from lint build-up. I learned so much from your very helpful videos.
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 UA-cam. Thank you so much.
Wow, thanks!
I don’t know how this video popped up in my feed at 3am and the funny thing is that I’m enjoying it.
one of the better dryer duct cleaning videos I have watched on youtube. Good Job - Great work!
Wow, thanks!
Presentation and audio ( nice, calm non-annoying tone and voice)is great!Wonderful instructions. Thanks for the video.
Behind the dryer, I have never seen anything as clean as yours. Bravo!
They do tend to collect some pretty nasty stuff, for sure!
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.
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. ❤
You've got this, Jay!
@@AmplifyDIY ☺thank you ❤
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! 👍🏻
Wow, thank you, Dina!
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.
Good luck, you can do it!
Thank you for this helpful video about how to clean dryer vent ducts step-by-step. I just helped a friend clean her dryer vent duct from basement to outside of home. The friend learned that a drill connected to flexible rods with brushes prevented a dryer fire. The dryer vent cleaning system kit featured in the video is worth every penny for deep cleaning dryer vents. 16 feet of the vent was clogged with
lint from the basement to outside of home and could have been a dryer fire in her home. She told me,”clothes were not
drying.” I have learned so much from this
video and strive to inform others about dryer fires. Electrical tape does keep the rods from coming apart during the dryer vent cleaning process. Guiding a drill, when adding a new rod, is very helpful. I used this technique this evening helping a friend clean a dryer
vent. She replied,”you really know your stuff about dryer fires.” Thanks for teaching me this important task.
Appreciate the information, tips, and general instruction. I'm a fan of the electrical tab tape fold tip you shared. I have for sometime used the "tab fold technique" for multiple other tasks and applications. This tape will leave surfaces a little sticky afterwards but nothing a quick spray of alcholol wont fix. Good clear steps and value your time , information on this production. :) Thank You!!
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.
Thank you for the feedback, and for watching!
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!
Wow - Thank you so much for the feedback, Team CW! You've made my day. :)
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.
Thank you so much!
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.
I tell neighbors about preventing dryer fires. I helped one of my neighbors a couple of weeks ago with cleaning his dryer,lint chute and dryer vent. When he began to pull the dryer away from the wall,lint was on the floor and near the dryer exhaust. He was surprised that his cordless drill with the Gardus LintEater Dryer Vent Cleaning System Kit helped remove lint near the rear dryer exhaust,lint chute and dryer vent duct. He was thankful that a dryer fire was prevented. I told another neighbor about cleaning their dryer vent. The neighbor was thankful for helping with preventing a dryer
fire. I regularly vacuum around my dryer,lint chute and dryer vent duct to prevent a dryer fire from lint build-up. I appreciate the helpful video on how to clean a dryer vent.
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!
Awesome!
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.
Thanks, Larry!
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.
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...
Outstanding instruction and tips! My neighbor recently wanted to clean her vent so I loaned her my kit. She got 3 sections into the vent, past a 30 degree bend, and lost the brush and deepest rod.Then she called me. I was able to feed the other poles from the laundry room to the exhaust vent with the smaller brush as the lead end. Unfortunately it did not push the detached end out so I made about a 2.5 inch wide tape ball secured onto the very end of a pole in the laundry room. I then pulled from the outside slowly hoping the tape ball would grab the stuck brush on the way out, it did until the 30 degree turn where the detached pole would not make the final turn, about 5 feet from the vent. Before I pulled the tape ball past the stuck brush I used an old broom stick to position the rod end to make the 30 degree turn. An added tip: with sharp turns the brush is sometimes difficult at making the bend, my brush stem can be bent slightly which aids in getting through the bends, just go by hand through the turns, it will find its way through, then continue with the drill.
Oof! Glad you were able to get all the parts back out of your neighbor's vent. Good tip on the tight bends. Thanks for watching!
Thank you, sir. I am female homeowner with a 26 year old dryer that has never had the dryer vents and ducting cleaned out . I noticed that the clothes weren’t drying very well and a male neighborhood suggested cleaning out because it was a fire hazard. Your video seem very informative and simple for me to understand and do-so cross your fingers and say a prayer that I can achieve this task. Thank you for your information because many single ladies out there do appreciate this so very much.
You can do it!
One of the best DIY videos I’ve seen. Thank you for the very thorough content.
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!
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!
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.
You've got this, Ashley!
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!👍🏻
What’s your location? I need your help!
@@evasilvalayton758 I live on the Monmouth/Middlesex county border-central NJ
I helped my neighbor clean her dryer vent duct,lint chute,lint screen,rear exhaust,and ventilation holes of her front load
dryer today. I think the dryer could have caused a dryer fire in her home from the lint
build-up in the dryer vent to the dryer. The Gardus LintEater Pro dryer vent cleaning system kit and extension rods featured in your helpful video helped save my neighbor’s home from a dryer fire waiting to happen
today. The kit is really the best way to clean a dryer vent and dryer properly. I remember the comment all the lint build-up from the dryer to dryer vent, all that hot, hot air can ignite the lint and can cause a fire. I tell neighbors I learned how to clean a dryer vent from your very helpful video How to clean a dryer vent
step-by-step on UA-cam. Thank you for the video of the importance of cleaning a dryer vent to prevent a dryer fire in my home to neighbor’s homes.
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.
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.
What is the name of this linteater dryer kit? I can't find it in Seattle
@@nathanielswan909 go on eBay i got mine for only 20 dollars
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
I talked to a neighbor about if he cleaned his dryer vent. He never thought about the main dryer vent duct that leads to outside of the
home. You make a lot of sense in how lint buildup inside a dryer vent from dryer to outside home can start a fire. I regularly clean my dryer and dryer vent to prevent a dryer fire. Some people have said, you really know your stuff about dryer fires/prevention. I learned how to clean my refrigerator condenser evaporator coils and so many things from you. Thanks for all you do in your helpful videos.
Extremely good video. Easy to understand clear voice. I bought the same kit without the extra extensions today (before I saw video). I could not get the rods and brush to navigate the multiple corners in my system. I’m guessing it has seven 90 bends. Probably not up to code. Didn’t get it done.
Hi Steve - sorry to hear your ducting is likely installed incorrectly. Perhaps if you also cleaned from the outside of the house *in* towards the dryer, you'd get the other half of the duct clean past where the tight bend is? Good luck!
I think the is the most well made UA-cam video I've ever seen! Incredibly detailed, filmed and helpful. Thank you so much!
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!
Thank you so much. Your content is helping me become a proud knowledgeable homeowner.
Your video really helped me to learn how to clean dryer vents the best way with this kit featured in your video. The video makes sense in all the hot, hot air from a dryer to the dryer vent with lint build-up can start a fire. A house fire from lint build-up inside a dryer vent is not worth the risk.
Thank you for teaching me how to clean a dryer vent duct. I showed two individuals how to clean a dryer vent with the Gardus LintEater Pro dryer vent cleaning system kit with flexible rods and brushes connected to a drill to remove lint build-up inside their dryer vent ducts and
dryer. Some people have commented,”My dryer is running better.” The individuals have learned from me that it is important to clean a dryer vent to prevent house fires. Your helpful video has helped me demonstrate to others that just cleaning the lint screen is not enough.
Great video. This is a great example of doing-while-telling, which distinguishes effective teaching from mere preaching. Our DIYer here also does what good teachers do; he alerts the student to possible problems and shows the student how to address them. Great camera placement: I could always see exactly what you were doing. So impressed I subscribed to your channel. Thanks.
Hey John - thank you very much for the feedback!
@@AmplifyDIY You're quite welcome; you earned the thank you. An hour after I watched the video I bought the cleaner kit at Lowe's, including the extra rods. Looking forward to doing the work - right after I watch your video again. Again, thanks.
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!!!
Thanks for the feedback, and I’m really glad it was helpful. Cheers!
What is the name of this kit or where did you find it?
Lint Eater Dryer Vent Cleaner: amzn.to/2E0gZjK
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
I just cleaned my dryer vent duct from my basement to patio using the Gardus LintEater Pro Dryer Vent Cleaning System Kit with a cordless DeWalt drill. I was surprised by some fine lint dust that was removed, as I was cleaning my dryer vent this Sunday
afternoon. I told a coworker about me knowing how to clean a dryer vent. He thought it was cool. I mentioned this kit with rods and brushes connected to a drill. I used your method of using electrical tape between rods to prevent the rods from getting lost, while cleaning my dryer vent today. I learned how to clean my dryer vent from your helpful UA-cam
video. I just wanted to be safe to prevent a dryer fire from lint build-up in the dryer vent
duct.
I just cleaned my dryer vent duct from my basement to backyard patio this Wednesday evening. I connected three flexible rods with brushes to a cordless compact DeWalt
drill to clean inside my dryer vent. I was surprised by lint build-up that could have been a dryer fire prevented inside my home. I turn my clothes dryer to normal drying cycle for a few minutes, after cleaning my dryer vent to check for good airflow from my dryer to outside patio dryer duct of my home. The electrical tape is a helpful tip to prevent rods from disconnecting inside my dryer vent during the dryer vent cleaning process. Thank you for all you do.
Your voice is soothing, and this was indeed helpful!
Thanks, Kathryn!
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.
I’m happy to try and answer any questions that come up for you while you do yours. Good luck!
Very well done sir, your instructions and thorough explanation made this a very easy video to follow along with.
I told a neighbor about dryer fire prevention today. The neighbor is interested in me helping them clean their dryer vent. The video is helpful in the dryer vent cleaning system process.
Of the videos I've seen on this procedure, yours is by far the best example. Thank you.
Wow, thanks!
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! ❤️
This video was awesome! Thank you so much. We were about to pay $130 to have this done.
I mean. Help local buisness but yeah
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.
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.
So glad to hear it was helpful for you. Thanks!
I vacuumed the rear 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 my dryer vent duct and lint chute to prevent a dryer fire. In early 2022,a local appliance service repairman removed the back panel of the dryer and lint was built-up inside the drum and wires. I will never forget that
morning. I appreciate your video how to clean a dryer vent.
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.
Oh good idea. Ours is on the second story. Not easy to get to.
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!
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.
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.
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.
I just cleaned my dryer and dryer vent
duct from basement to patio outside my
home. I was surprised by some lint inside the lint chute of dryer. I just do not want to risk a house fire from lint build-up inside dryer and dryer vent duct. The LintEater Pro Dryer Vent Cleaning System Kit is worth it to prevent a dryer fire in my home and others’ homes. You make a lot of sense in a lot of your helpful UA-cam videos. Thanks for all you do.
Very informative video, great job going step by step. I have cleaned my own vent, friends and family, also neighbors. The screw type of vent rods need special attention like you mentioned in the video. Disaster if you get that brush or rod stuck in the duct. I use a push and snap version, you can go either direction, but more expensive. TIP for installing hose. Best to remove the washer unit first. After you are finished cleaning. Now you have room to install the dryer unit. As you push the dryer closer to the wall with one arm, with the other you guide the hose inch by inch compressing the hose as you go. This way you can use a shorter hose and keep it straight or not get a too large loop in your hose. Even better, have someone help you push the dryer slowly towards the wall as you compress the hose trying not to kink it. Then when you are done install the washer. Also, if you have those flexible white plastic hoses, get rid of it. They are not fireproof or code compliance. Federal building code, dryer vent duct cannot be longer than 30 feet and no more than two 90 degree elbows. If you have a 90 degree elbow, you must add another 3 feet in total length of vent. Example: If your total length of dryer duct is 30 ft and you have one 90 degree elbow. You have to add 3 ft. ( 30ft +3ft = 33 ft.) Your duct does not meet building code. Most dryer manufacture state how long your dryer vent can be used. It must meet the minimum. If any of these requirements are not met, if a fire occurs, your insurance may not cover your claim. Also, if you do not properly clean your dryer vent in a timely manner and a fire occurs. Failure to properly maintain a regular maintenance cleaning schedule can void a claim. Insurance companies are great, but read the fine print.
Excellent tips, Walter. Thank you!
Most places it’s 25 foot total
And subtract 5 foot for every 90 degree elbow and 2.5 feet for every 45 degree elbow
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.
Thank you very much for this clear, professional video! Likely buying a home soon and this is definitely something I intend to do before I dare run the dryer. The previous owner did some rather dubious things and I wonder if the vent ever got cleaned in the 50 years that they lived there....
Thanks for watching, and best of luck with your new home!
The Gardus LintEater Pro dryer vent cleaning system kit makes cleaning my dryer vent and other’s dryer vents easy. You are very helpful in showing each step of how to connect the rods with electrical tape and how to go in a forward motion, while cleaning a dryer vent with a
drill. I could see a difference, in the airflow of the dryer vent; after cleaning the dryer vent this Sunday afternoon. My neighbor brought his DeWalt cordless compact drill over
to my home today. He was impressed by how quickly I connected the rods with the brush to his drill to begin the process of cleaning my dryer vent from my basement to the
patio.
We just moved and our dryer was not drying our clothing even though I could feel it was heating up. Someone suggested we clean our dryer vents and that a DIY was quite simple. Found your video through google search. Ordered a very similar tool to get the job done. Super easy, clean vents and now my dryer is working! Thank you!
Nice job, Anna!
Very descriptive, informative and well done! I would add a comment about taking care to not kink your flexible dryer hose while pushing your dryer back toward the wall.
Great tip, thanks!
@@AmplifyDIY Actually, you really should NOT use the flexible dryer hose. Should be straight vent hose.
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 UA-cam, 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.
Thank you!
Well done video friend. Very helpful
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for your clear, methodical and practical instructions. At no time do you skip a step, assume instinctive knowledge or speak derisively. You are professional and effective. I appreciate your knowledge, skill set and teaching ability. I am putting it to good use!
You are very kind. Thank you!
This world needs more people like you, sir. Thank you so much!
You are too kind - thank you!
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.
You can do it!
Thank you so much for taking the time to make this! I'm trying to learn all the maintenance I will need to do to have a safe home.
Thanks, Marissa!
Thank you very much sir.
Best video I have watched on this subject by far !! Great job !
Thank you so much for this video. After watching it I went and picked up a similar kit and cleaned my vent out. All your tips and tricks made this a lot easier and I didn't make any mistakes. Thank you.
Awesome job!
I try to make sure I clean the dryer vent,and lint trap exhaust regularly. I decided to look at the inside dryer exhaust drum ,I could see lint build-up behind the holes before I put clothes in the dryer today. I immediately stopped,as the lint is a fire hazard. I heard about a dryer fire a couple of months ago was caused by friction and lint in a dryer. I like the Gardus LintEater Dryer Vent Cleaning System Kit with the brushes and wands to try to maintain the dryer. I did not want a house fire from a dryer. Your video makes sense.
This is an incredibly helpful and well filmed video. Thank you!