Remove Screen From Roof Dryer Vent

Unfortunately the screen is often not detected until the dryer s performance begins to suffer and the homeowner calls a dryer vent cleaning or repair company seeking explanation.

Remove screen from roof dryer vent.

How to remove the roof dryer vent cap. Even though i still see it occasionally most everyone realizes attaching pantyhose to a dryer vent is a fire or at least a dryer service call waiting to happen. It seems incredible that a 3 8 inch mesh screen can possibly clog with dryer lint but i see it happen on a regular basis. Go in the attic find the dryer vent pipe and follow it to the roof.

Set up an extension ladder on the side of the house and anchor it to the fascia or roof trusses. If you can remove it. Climb on the. When you get on the roof you should find that the vent is covered by a guard.

The screen was completely clogged with lint and blocking the air flow. If you check out the video i attached to this page you ll see a general guide for removing the screen of a roof vent in the the first minute of the video. Go to the back of your dryer moving it if necessary. There should be at least 1 inch extra all the way around when.

Now it is time to remove the vent cover near your dryer so that you can clean out any debris that has accumulated inside. You can remove some of this with your hands. You might find that there are gobs of lint stuck on in. Hold the screen over the vent.

Rough cut the screen mesh with tin snips so it is approximately 2 inches wider and longer than the vent. If you cannot remove it yourself your dryer vent cleaning company will or should do so during the course of the cleaning. Remove the guard to the dryer vent on the roof. Once you have done this the vent cover should come off easily.

You should be able to use your screwdriver to remove the screws holding the vent in place.