When it comes to cleaning dryer vents, a leaf blower can be an extremely useful tool. It provides a strong, constant airflow in a straight line, making it ideal for ejecting materials clogged by the dryer vent. But before you use a leaf blower to clean your dryer vent, there are a few things you should know. It's essential to understand the basics of lint before deciding how to remove it from the clogged dryer vent.
A common use for a leaf blower is to clean lint from clothes dryer vents. The dryer's outdoor vent hood usually has a screen (also known as a pest barricade) that helps prevent bird nests from blocking ventilation. Since the dryer is far away, the ventilation will be longer and there will be more curves to fit your home design. For the most common dryer rack cleaning tools, you'll need a cordless drill (or a wired drill with an extension cable) that connects to the dryer's rack cleaning tool. When you push the dryer toward the wall, try to take a look behind the dryer to make sure the dryer vent doesn't crush (and restrict air flow).
But if the dryer vent is short and straight, you can safely use a leaf blower to clean the dryer vent. The first step in cleaning the vent of a dryer with a leaf blower is to remove any grille from the outside vent hood. Try to place the dryer's rack cleaning tool completely in the dryer and no more lint will come out. Use the dryer vent cleaning tool to clean the flexible vent; the leaf blower is not needed for this short, flexible duct. There are also heavy-duty cables that have brush accessories (as well as air-powered tools), but these are often used by dryer rack cleaning companies and can be expensive. The biggest danger of using the “homeowners version” of dryer rack cleaning tools is that there is a possibility that the rods will disconnect while they are on the dryer vent. Because of your continuous exposure to lint and other objects, you'll need regular cleaning of the dryer vent to work properly and prevent any emergency from happening.
A leaf blower is an incredibly versatile tool that can be used for many tasks it wasn't originally designed for, from shoveling snow to threading pipes. Once you've disconnected the wall duct, you should be able to use the leaf blower to eject all materials clogged by the dryer vent on the other side. With proper knowledge and safety precautions, you can use a leaf blower to clean your dryer vent safely.
