04 Mar How to Clean the Dryer?

Keeping the dryer clean and well will extend its life. This cleaning should be done regularly. Dryer vents and lint traps can be a major fire hazard. Avoid potential danger by cleaning the outside and inside of the dryer. It’s essential to keep the dryer clean. Failure to properly remove dust, fibres and lint can cause fires in home dryers. Proper maintenance of home appliances is a multi-step process and goes beyond draining lint traps. But you can make it easier by buying a few tools.

Useful tools needed to clean the dryer:

• flashlight
• screwdriver
• Vacuum with a crevice attachment
• Soap and water
• Old toothbrush
• Rotary vent cleaner brush with wireless drill
• utility (workshop) vacuum
• metal duct tape

clean lint trap:

Lint accumulated on the mesh of your lint traps can cause a fire, so cleaning them is essential; Because dust-free lint makes the airflow better. A good way to clean your dryer is to remove the lint and vacuum the area with a crevice attachment to remove dust. If you use drying sheets and fabric softeners, the chances of accumulation of traps in the lint mesh are very high. Use an old toothbrush soaked in warm water and soap to clean the debris. Allow the machine to dry completely before restarting. Cleaning lint increases the speed of the dryer and makes the dryer do its job better. By increasing the dryer speed and shortening the operating time, you have also reduced your machine’s energy consumption.

Cleaning the dryer drum:

Remnants of fabric sheets dryers and softeners not only clog your lint traps but can also create a film inside your machine. Once a month, you should spray 1/2 white vinegar and 1/2 water to clean the drum inside. Then wipe the drum with a microfiber cloth and leave the dryer lid open to air dry.

Clean the dryer vent ducts:

Vent duct cleanig is also essential to maintain a safe and efficient device. Easily clean the holes in your device using the rotary vent cleaner brush kits. Here we explain how to use a rotating brush to clean the inside of the drain pipes. First, unplug the dryer and move it away from the wall. Details of the parts you see include the following:

• The width of the pore channels is usually four inches.
• Most metal drain pipes are rigid and straight. They are made at a 45 or 90-degree angle to accommodate the twists and turns, but these pipes can’t be bent by hand.
• Some vent ducts are flexible or semi-rigid metal, which is very similar to a vacuum cleaner hose. The semi-rigid metal structure allows these ducts to be easily angled and bent in small spaces. Wrinkles in semi-hard ducts are suitable for collecting dust.
• Metal duct tape or couplings connect the length of the channels to the device and the outlet valve. Metal adhesive tape is durable and makes strong connections, increases piping efficiency, and minimizes leakage in the duct.

When the dryer is unplugged, check the connection between the appliance and the vent duct piping. After removing the plumbing from the back of the dryer, clean the dust and lint at the base of the appliance and around the edges of the duct using a vacuum with a gap connection.

Use a rotating brush to clean the dryer holes. Then determine where the air dryer exits. It is important to maintain this vent. If this outlet is closed, smoke, including carbon monoxide, won’t be released, increasing fire risk. When reconnecting the drainpipe to the dryer, inspect all plumbing in both rigid, hard and semi-rigid parts to ensure it’s intact, without holes or cuts.

with the mentioned dry cleaning method, prevent the accumulation in your device. Repeat this process of cleaning your dryer several times a year. This should be your constant duty to extend the life of your device.