Cleaning your dryer’s
lint trap after each use is a safe practice. But a yearly all-out lint cleaning
is necessary to lengthen dryer life. Lint build-up not only makes the dryer work
harder and decreases energy efficiency, but it also can pose a fire hazard.
Unplug the dryer before
cleaning. Start with what you can see: remove the lint trap and vacuum any
lingering dust under or behind the filter.
Next, find the access
panel on the front or back of the dryer and clean the dryer housing. Removing a
few screws should open it up and expose any lint within for vacuuming.
Finally, push the dryer
away from the wall and remove the aluminum vent tube. Clean out the tube and
vacuum any ducting in the wall.
Close the dryer up and re-attach all parts before plugging the machine back in. Making cleaning the dryer a permanent part of your yearly to-do list for safe efficient use.