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Comment on How To: Clean the Dryer Duct by Mona

Mona — Sat, 04 May 2013 23:00:14 +0000

You should also wash your lint screen in the diswasher periodically. If you can avoid softener sheets you should, because they cause build-up in the screen, preventing flow and collection. I use a loose ball of tin foil instead of softener sheets to keep static away.

Comment on How To: Clean the Dryer Duct by Pam

Pam — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 12:35:06 +0000

I have a cousin who had a dryer fire, luckily they were home and smelled smoke and was able to stop it before it became major. Learned a major lesson then too about cleaning the vent. Also want to add, don’t got to bed or leave home with the dryer going. That is what they were about to do, can you imagine!
This is something I always did too.

Comment on How To: Clean the Dryer Duct by mikestephens

mikestephens — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 17:10:32 +0000

We do not recommend using the foil duct as it can be easily crushed, tear or restrict air-flow. Sometimes, depending on the installation, it is necessary to use it in order to get the dryer to fit. We’d recommend that you take extra care to make sure it is not blocked, crushed or restricting the air flow and check for tears and clean it regularly.

Comment on How To: Clean the Dryer Duct by Kim

Kim — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 19:38:25 +0000

I just looked and my dryer has that aluminum foil looking duct you say don’t use. Why do they sell something you say shouldn’t be used?

Comment on How To: Clean the Dryer Duct by mikestephens

mikestephens — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 17:32:57 +0000

Thom, that is a great question. There are many factors that would need to be determined before that question could be answered. I would consult your local appliance store and maybe your contractor. Rigid duct is smooth and may do a better job at preventing lint build-up. However, it may also be more difficult to access for cleaning purposes and, as you pointed out, would be more costly. The best thing to do would be to have an expert come out and look at your specific application. Thank you again for your comment!

Comment on How To: Clean the Dryer Duct by Thom

Thom — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 02:36:46 +0000

Thank you for the info on properly cleaning, my only question is when replacing a long run should I use a smooth inner tubing like they use for HVAC systems I know it’s costly but i would rather pay a little more now then alot latter. thank you again Thom

Comment on Making Your Kitchen Cabinet Doors Yours! by Milcarsky's Appliance Centre

Milcarsky's Appliance Centre — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 16:07:30 +0000

Great ideas for kitchen cabinets.

Comment on How To: Choose the Right Detergent for Your HE Washer by mikestephens

mikestephens — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 16:30:31 +0000

Hi Carolyn,
You can contact Pheonix AMD (makers of Excelsior) at 1.800.661.7313 to find out where the closest retailers in your area are:)

Comment on How To: Choose the Right Detergent for Your HE Washer by Carolyn Griffith

Carolyn Griffith — Sun, 03 Feb 2013 21:36:41 +0000

Where can I find the 5L excelsior concentrated laundry detergent in my area? Martinez California

Comment on How To: Clean the Dryer Duct by Emma Green

Emma Green — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 19:23:15 +0000

Thanks for this easy to use guide. Cleaning out the dryer ducts has been on the back of my mind since we purchased our home and it came with an old washer and dryer. Who knows how long it’s been since the duct work was cleaned? Thanks to your guide, I will attempt to clean it out for my first time!