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Dryer vent cleaning question
Posted on 12/21/22 at 5:36 pm
Posted on 12/21/22 at 5:36 pm
Electric dryer. I noticed water in the drum of my dryer. That indicates condensation from a clogged vent. I pulled the dryer, disconnected the exhaust hose, and vacuumed all dust from the dryer. I even have a long attachment for my vacuum to reach deep into the wall. Bad news is I didn't encounter a clogged up section. This means the clog is somewhere from the outside vent to inside wall (~45 FEET).
Is the clog in an elbowed section? Can I do this or do I need someone with a snake to push thru the clog. There is no air coming from the outside vent.
Is the clog in an elbowed section? Can I do this or do I need someone with a snake to push thru the clog. There is no air coming from the outside vent.
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Posted on 12/21/22 at 5:39 pm to KingBarkus
Just call somebody.
Posted on 12/21/22 at 5:39 pm to KingBarkus
30’ or so cleaning tool/snake Amazon if if you can’t get access to clean or replace.
Posted on 12/21/22 at 5:39 pm to KingBarkus
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the clog is somewhere from the outside vent to inside wall (~45 FEET)
if you have 45 feet of drier vent you should sue the builder and slap the frick outta whoever designed that stupidity
drier vents should never be more than 20ft long at most from the drier location
Posted on 12/21/22 at 5:40 pm to KingBarkus
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I noticed water in the drum of my dryer.
As a kid, I one time slept walked and pissed in the dryer. Apparently I made a lot of noise in the process, and came to to my mom and step dad losing their minds
Posted on 12/21/22 at 5:40 pm to KingBarkus
Start at the exhaust exit.
Work in from there with the dryer running on fluff\air.
Work in from there with the dryer running on fluff\air.
Posted on 12/21/22 at 5:43 pm to KingBarkus
45' is a long run. Stores sell a brush attachment for a drill but not that long. And, the vent is likely constricted from build-up as opposed to simply an elbow blockage...the whole thing needs to be cleaned out.
Posted on 12/21/22 at 5:49 pm to KingBarkus
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This means the clog is somewhere from the outside vent to inside wall
That’s why most dryers are near an outside wall. Whoever designed your house is an idiot.
Posted on 12/21/22 at 5:57 pm to KingBarkus
Does that long section run through your attic? Can you access the attic?
There should be one or more joints on the exhaust hose/pipe that you can open up and clean from the mid point.
Or just replace the clogged section. Those hose/pipes aren’t that expensive.
There should be one or more joints on the exhaust hose/pipe that you can open up and clean from the mid point.
Or just replace the clogged section. Those hose/pipes aren’t that expensive.
Posted on 12/21/22 at 5:59 pm to SEClint
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As a kid, I one time slept walked and pissed in the dryer. Apparently I made a lot of noise in the process, and came to to my mom and step dad losing their minds
TYFYS
Posted on 12/21/22 at 6:00 pm to Tyga Woods
My house is 40+ years old. My dryer was taking multiple cycles to dry and I finally decided to take the exhaust line apart and clean it. The line is about 30-40 feet. After I took it apart, I saw it was restricted down to a very narrow opening in one section. After cleaning, it works fine.
If you take it apart, mark the sections with numbers so you know how to put it back together.
If you take it apart, mark the sections with numbers so you know how to put it back together.
Posted on 12/21/22 at 6:00 pm to KingBarkus
Leaf blower
Posted on 12/21/22 at 6:01 pm to KingBarkus
You could try your leaf blower from the inside, but 45 feet is a really long way. Who the hell does that? Try it and see if it works.
Dammit, rltiger.
Dammit, rltiger.
This post was edited on 12/21/22 at 6:04 pm
Posted on 12/21/22 at 6:06 pm to KingBarkus
Take an air compressor and blow back from the outside.
Posted on 12/21/22 at 6:06 pm to KingBarkus
If it goes up it's best to call someone with the right equipment. It can be a pain to get to.
Look for a chimney or vent cleaning specialist.
If you just use the brush or brush on a drill and don't go all the way through you're just making a bigger clog.
Look for a chimney or vent cleaning specialist.
If you just use the brush or brush on a drill and don't go all the way through you're just making a bigger clog.
Posted on 12/21/22 at 6:08 pm to KingBarkus
Blow it out from the inside with your yard blower.
Posted on 12/21/22 at 6:10 pm to KingBarkus
Maybe someone above recommended but I would add a dryer vent booster fan.
Posted on 12/21/22 at 6:12 pm to rltiger
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Leaf blower
Coworker had a similar issue with a long vent run in his slab. The line had a low spot and Wilkins fill up with condensation. A leaf blower might blow the water out but chances are the air would just go over the water. But if you felt air coming out the vent, at least you would know that it is not just blocked with lint.
Posted on 12/21/22 at 6:12 pm to PaBon
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Maybe someone above recommended but I would add a dryer vent booster fan.
just clean it out ever so often? it's not that hard(twss)
Posted on 12/21/22 at 6:22 pm to BHM
If it runs through the slab it is likely filled with condensation. Shop vac from the outside to suck out the water.
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