MAXIMIZE
YOUR DRYER EFFICIENCY
BY
KEEPING
THE EXHAUST
DUCT CLEAN
Maintenance
should be done periodically
(at least once a year) to prevent
clogging.
1. Disconnect
or turn off the electrical
power to your appliance.
2. Disconnect
the exhaust duct from your dryer.
to dryer
Exhaust
hood
3. Clean the exhaust duct from the
end where the dryer is connected
to the exhaust hood using:
• the hose attachment
of your
vacuum
cleaner;
• a dust rag attached
to a pole
(for straight stretches)
or
attached
to a drain cleaning
wire (for less accessible
turns).
Check turns in the exhaust
duct for
any collected
lint _md :remove.
4. Inspect
the exhaust
hood. To minimize
resistance
to the exhaust
air flow:
• make sure the flaps move freely (you may check
with a mirror);
• make sure the flaps are fully open when the
dryer is on;
• make sure there is no wildlife (birds, insects, etc.)
nesting
inside the exhaust
duct.
Flaps move freely
Exhaust Hood
Flaps
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