Our old dryer wouldn't dry clothes so we replaced it with a brand new one. We're having the same problem so I'm assuming the vent is blocked. I'm not very handy and I electrocute myself routinely so I want to make sure I'm not doing anything dangerous if I hop on the roof with and try fishing any crap out of the vent. Suggestions or warnings?
Roof ? it should vent out the wall just unplug it pull it out and clean the vent from behind it
Natasha i think of you may call your landlord and characteristic him/her are available in and look on the way the dryer is desperate up with the aid of fact no that doesn't sound precise. To do away with the moldy scent on your clothing wipe out the in the dryer with organic white vinegar, do no longer dilute it and then once you wash your clothing upload in basic terms some cap's crammed with organic white vinegar into the wash and that could do away with the scent. i do no longer understand what you employ for washing cleansing soap even though if it incredibly is advisable to objective diverse the Oxy with baking soda, it smells very fantastic and pass away your clothing smelling large. perfect of success to you Natasha Oh yeah additionally take the vent from the dryer and wash on your kitchen sink with vinegar in basic terms be constructive to permit it dry thoroughly till now you place it lower back in to the dryer.
You can buy a dryer vent cleaning kit. Look at home supply stores like Lowe's and Home Depot. follow the instructions and it will be like new again. It does take two people; one at the base of the vent and another in the attic or where the dryer vents.
That is what Vacuum cleaners are made for. Run the hose into the vent and suck all the lint out. Do not insert a wire or other object, as you will snag wires and damage the dryer, maybe start a fire. If your vent goes up instead of down, it will need cleaning on a regular basis as the lint falls, not raises, and will create a blockage.
