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Posted by MRS. CLEAN on October 18, 2006, 12:58 pm
Of course not.
CDET 14 wrote:
> It's not the same thing. Not as much detail. Doesn't cover all
> possibilities.
>
> Alisa LeSueur
> Certified Dryer Exhaust Technician
>
>
> MRS. CLEAN wrote:
> > Here's the same thing for free:
> >
> > http://www.ehow.com/how_112348_fix-clothes-dryer.html
> >
> >
> > CDET 14 wrote:
> > > If you need help with the best way to clean the dryer vent, including
> > > tool suggestions go to
> > > http://CleanYourOwnDryerVent.com/
> > >
> > > Alisa LeSueur
> > > Certified Dryer Exhaust Technician
> > >
> > >
> > > MRS. CLEAN wrote:
> > > > ok, I will buy a brush and shop vac for the vent clean up.
> > > >
> > > > As far as the moisture goes, I figure the leaking heat ducts must keep
> > > > it pretty dry up there!!!!
> > > >
> > > > I really am going to tape up the airducts at the connectors and clean
> > > > out the dryer vent.
> > > >
> > > > But, it's a rental, so when I get roundtoit. All routine for a 30 yr
> > > > old house.
> > > >
> > > > Thanks.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Todd H. wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > > When clothes aren't drying, it's either the element or the spinning.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > But, this is a new dryer.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Could it be the vent is clogged after 30 years?
> > > > >
> > > > > Yes!
> > > > >
> > > > > This is quite a fire hazard too by the way. One of the leading
> > > > > causes of home fires if memory serves.
> > > > >
> > > > > > It vents into the attic.
> > > > >
> > > > > That's trouble too, for different reasons. The moisture will not do
> > > > > good things for you rattic. Might want to check your attic for
> > > > > indications of mold, and get someone to extend that vent up to the
> > > > > roof with a proper roof cap.
> > > > >
> > > > > > How do I clean it out?
> > > > >
> > > > > There are kits with round brushes, and flexible shafts available at
> > > > > appliance stores, big box home depot like places, wal mart too I
> > > > > think.
> > > > >
> > > > > --
> > > > > Todd H.
> > > > > http://www.toddh.net/
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