Cleaning the dryer vent improves the machine’s drying time and reduces fire hazard risk. Do this annually to keep it running ...

Once the interior and exterior ducts are clean, reattach the vent pipe to your dryer. Check the duct thoroughly for any holes ...

If your dryer is in the basement and the basement is underground, run duct up the exterior wall and out the rim joist. Set ...

remove any screws and unclamp the duct leading to the dryer. Slide the old vent out of the wall, slip in the new one and reattach it to the duct. Caulk around the vent flange. Have the necessary tools ...