Frigidaire Dryer Vent Clogged

[DLCameron2]

Hello:

Does anyone have a step by step process to "get at" the vent on the back of the dryer? (53 EDMY) It works great but the vent is clogged and obviously limiting efficiency.

Thanks.

DC

 

[SKYCHENEY]

Don,
I would first try taking off the clamshell and attacking it from the outside. If that fails, you may have to pull out the unit to get access.

 

[Angela]

Go to the closet in that forward stateroom. Clear it out and see if you find an access cover near the very back on the side of the wall where the dryer is. On mine, Hatteras put a square there that is screwed in with no trim around it, so you have to get in there and look for it. When I replaced my washer/dryer, I cut that hole much bigger so I could get my upper body in there to work on wiring, exhaust connections, etc. much easier.

 

[Boatsb]

Get a small shop vac with a small diameter hose and an extension hose. Go from the ourstde and pull all the lint out. Some dryers also have a way to get to the vent through the front panels to clear it all out.

 

[bobk]

I found a dryer duct lint brush with an eight foot flexible handle in a hardware store on the Erie Canal. I don't even need to remove the clam shell. Turn the dryer on to air fluff or what ever they call operation with out heat, then attack it from the outside. Twist and rotate the brush pulling it out frequently until you reach the end of the accumulated lint. You will be amazed at how much lint is in there because the ducting is both too long and takes to many turns (at least on my 48MY). A shop vac might also work as Scott suggested, but you may need to cut off the hard end to get arount the turns. Be careful not to perforate the ducting.

Bobk

 

[stormchaser]

I found a dryer duct lint brush with an eight foot flexible handle in a hardware store on the Erie Canal. I don't even need to remove the clam shell. Turn the dryer on to air fluff or what ever they call operation with out heat, then attack it from the outside. Twist and rotate the brush pulling it out frequently until you reach the end of the accumulated lint. You will be amazed at how much lint is in there because the ducting is both too long and takes to many turns (at least on my 48MY). A shop vac might also work as Scott suggested, but you may need to cut off the hard end to get arount the turns. Be careful not to perforate the ducting.

Bobk

It's pretty straight on the 53. Been there, done that...but your technique is right on target. Worked great. You can also access the back of the dryer if you remove the seat back at the galley dinette. There is an access panel to allow access to the water valves and dryer vent. I popped mine off to be able to get it really clean. It helped a TON!

 

[DLCameron2]

Thanks everyone! When i get back to the boat on Thursday I will "git 'r done" I appreciate the input of our forum members!

DC