How To Clean Your Dryer Vent On The Roof

This is a very easy way to clean out your dryer vent yourself and save some money and keep your risk of fire low.

How to clean your dryer vent on the roof.

If you have a gas dryer turn the supply valve off while cleaning. Go to the back of your dryer moving it if necessary. Before you clean a dryer vent on the roof vacuum out the vent behind the dryer since it s easier to clean out the length of the vent from the ground floor. Disconnect the dryer duct from the back of the dryer.

At this point now that your dryer is not connected to any power sources it is safe to work on your dryer vent. Once the vent is exposed use a vent brush first clean the exterior surfaces. If you have an older home your dryer vent may be located on your roof. The first step on how to clean a dryer vent is to unplug the dryer.

Cleaning your dryer vents helps to extend the life of your clothes dryer helps to decrease energy usage and helps to prevent fires that can be caused by excessive amounts of lint. Pull the dryer away from the wall about a foot to begin cleaning your dryer vent. Then get on the roof and peel back any shingles that may be covering the vent as well as the guard. Now it is time to remove the vent cover near your dryer so that you can clean out any debris that has accumulated inside.