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How to Clean Lint From Lg Front Load Dryer

The U.S. Fire Administration estimates that more than 15,000 structure fires in the United States are caused by clothes dryers. You can substantially reduce the chance of a dryer fire with simple lint screen and vent duct maintenance. Clothes dryer manufacturers recommend that you clean out your lint screen vent between dryer loads and inspect your dryer vent ducts weekly for clogged lines. Front loader dryers often display a warning signal when the lint screen needs changing. If your front loader dryer vent is clean of lint but the console displays a check filter warning, the vent duct line is clogged.

Clear the Lint Screen

  1. Locate the lint screen on the dryer; they are usually inside the dryer door at the base of the opening.

  2. Pull the tab on the screen to lift the filter straight up out of the dryer.

  3. Scoop the lint from the filter and discard. If the screen filter feels waxy or sticky, wash the screen in warm soapy water and dry thoroughly. The waxy buildup is formed from fabric softener sheets. If you regularly use these sheets, wash the lint screen periodically.

  4. Replace the lint screen filter.

Clear the Dryer Vent Ducts

  1. Locate the exterior exhaust hood to the dryer, if possible. The exhaust hood is usually on an exterior wall opposite the dryer. Unscrew the exterior exhaust hood from the house siding. Inspect the opening with the flashlight for any insects or pests. Scoop out any lint from the exhaust hood and set it aside.

  2. Unplug the dryer from the power source. Pull the dryer away from the wall.

  3. Unscrew the clamp that holds the dryer vent hose to the exhaust duct in the wall. Gently pull the hose from the duct and set it down.

  4. Remove the lint screen filter from the front of the dryer. Insert the nylon dryer vent brush into the filter cavity and through the internal vent hose inside the dryer unit. This action will push the lint through the internal portion of the hose and expel lint out of the other end that you had detached from the vent pipe. Dispose of the lint.

  5. Insert the vent brush into the vent pipe in the wall. Push the lint through the duct until it is expelled outside through the exhaust hood opening. For very long runs of ducting, connect the nylon brush to an extension rod for straight runs of ducting or an extension cable for curved ducting.

  6. Replace the vent hose to the vent duct with the clamp. Push the dryer back into place and plug in the dryer.

  7. Replace the exterior exhaust hood and screw it into place.

    8. Things You Will Need

    • Warm, soapy water

    • Flashlight

    • Screwdriver

    • Flexible nylon vent brush

    • Extension rod or cable

    Tip

    Wear a dust mask to prevent breathing in dust and other particles.

    Warning

    Never operate the dryer without the lint screen filter in place.

    To prevent lint buildup and reduce the chance of fire, instal only United Laboratories (UL) listed rigid metal or spiral-wound aluminum hose to vent the dryer. Do not use plastic white vinyl hose, as this material may ignite or fill with lint buildup.

How to Clean Lint From Lg Front Load Dryer

Source: https://homeguides.sfgate.com/clear-dryer-vent-front-loader-32051.html