Once the vent duct is in tip-top shape, you’ll notice that your dryer is working better, you have completely dry clothes at the end of each cycle, cleaner lint screens, and most importantly ...

If your dryer is in the basement and the basement is underground, run duct up the exterior wall and out the rim joist. Set the vent a minimum of 12 inches above the outside ground. Pro tip ...

To clean the exhaust duct, shut off the gas and unplug ... but work gently around wires and mechanical parts. Use a long ...