This video shows expert tips for #maintaining your clothes dryer.
Follow the expert #diy advice to help keep your dryer running smoothly and drying efficiently.
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Transcript:
Today, I'm going to provide you with some helpful tips on how to maintain your laundry appliances and keep them in proper working order.
1. Look at the ventilation system.
The ventilation system on a #dryer should be made of a non-flammable material or rigid metal. If your vent pipe is made of plastic or PVC, plastic is flammable and if it catches fire, it can become toxic.
Here is an important factor to remember: The max venting distance for your dryer is 25 feet. Make certain that your vent pipe run to where it exits the home is no longer than that. If there are bends in your vent pipe, you gotta remember that it adds five feet of distance to the entire run. Anytime a vent pipe exceeds 25 feet in total distance, it can cause back pressure into the dryer cavity and that's when the internal cavity will formulate lint and create a fire hazard.
2. Check for airflow issues.
There are two indicators of airflow issues in your dryer. One is an increased dry time. The second is a lint filter obstruction. If you notice that your lint filter is not obtaining a full layer of lint, that's a key indicator that the airflow's obstructed in the dryer. And remember, an obstructed airflow can create a fire hazard. Also, make certain that you clean your lint filter after every use.
3. Inspect the lint filter.
You should inspect your lint filter regularly. If you're using dryer sheets, dryer sheets can begin to obscure the air flow process through the lint filter. If the air flow process gets obscured, lint will not accumulate on the lint filter correctly. Instead, it will accumulate inside the dryer cavity. Dryers are a leading cause of fires in America. Remember, fires start in the cavity of a dryer, not the vent pipe.
4. Inspect the external wall vent.
You should inspect your external wall vent regularly. The wall vent usually has a flapper or shutters that open when the air travels out of the unit. Sometimes, the flappers or the shutter can fall out, which can allow rodents and other animals to crawl into the vent system and obscure airflow. If you notice that there's lint built up around those shutters, remove it and make sure that the shutters are opening freely.
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19 мар 2023
