If your dryer is in the basement and the basement is underground, run duct up the exterior wall and out the rim joist. Set the vent a minimum of 12 inches above the outside ground. Pro tip: Use no ...

In fact, dirty dryer vents are the leading cause of domestic dryer fires, according to the US Fire Administration. So you’ll want to clean your machine’s dryer vent at least once a year.

Unclogging your dryer vent is something most homeowners can do, but hiring a duct cleaning company may be required to fully clean a dryer venting system. Clear your lint trap and vacuum the area ...

You will need a 4-inch dryer vent brush, a round brush attached to a long flexible snake. Stick the brush through the exterior opening and push. The opening either will be through the wall or up ...

COCOA, Fla. – Larry and Charlotte called us from Cocoa because they saw our segment on cleaning out a dryer vent hose to get rid of lint buildup and reduce the risk of a fire, but they had a ...

If your dryer used a soft foil-style vent to link to the wall duct, get rid of it. These hoses are a known fire risk. I personally replaced the original semi-rigid venting with a pair of 90-degree ...

May is National Home Improvement Month, and if you want to protect your home, enhance efficiency, and promote your family’s health, cleaning your dryer vent is the perfect place to start!

In fact, dirty dryer vents are the leading cause of domestic dryer fires, according to the US Fire Administration.So you’ll want to clean your machine’s dryer vent at least once a year.