13. Once the duct has been cleaned, the dryer should also be cleaned.
14. Remove the back cover of the dryer and clean out the lint on the internal components. Usually
4-8 screws are used to mount the back cover. Access to the interior of the dryer will vary with
model, be careful to not damage it.
15. Once the duct and dryer are clean, connect the dryer to the wall opening with aluminum hose.
(The Consumer Product Safety Commission does NOT recommend plastic connector hoses,
nor does any major dryer manufacturer).
16. Turn the dryer on and again check the airflow outside. Typically over 1000 fpm (feet per
minute) (1000 fpm = 5 mps [meters per second]) is good, and less than 1000 fpm is not.
Continue cleaning until you have reached airflow over 1000 fpm. If 1,000 fpm cannot be
obtained, the duct may be damaged and require a contractor to correct the problem
17. Clean up any lint around the outside of the dryer, clean the exterior of the dryer and if you have
a sticker or magnet, date it for a follow-up cleaning in 12 months.
Using Air-Care DuctMaster to Clean Dryer Duct
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