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If your clothes dryer isn’t working properly, it might be due to lint that has accumulated in the exhaust duct. Learn how to repair and troubleshoot your clothes dryer in this free online home improvement and DIY home repairsvideo. Expert: Greg Lim Bio: Greg Lim is a professional handyman and residential property manager. In the seven years hes been a contractor, he has fully renovated two houses.

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  1. #1 by itscool1968 on February 28, 2010 - 3:21 pm

    that tin foil duct is illegal in most states now in maine its not legial to use this type of duct any more.
    it has to be rigid duct or the new spiral rigid duct .

  2. #2 by Bargabus1 on February 28, 2010 - 3:43 pm

    I admire his intentions, but mis-informing can cost someone their house or life.

  3. #3 by Bargabus1 on February 28, 2010 - 4:39 pm

    roughly said, but I agree completely.

  4. #4 by Bargabus1 on February 28, 2010 - 5:22 pm

    The main “clogs” of lint are rarely at the opening (either outside or by the dryer). They occur by the 90 degree bends INSIDE the wall. To give a person the false security is wrong. Lint ignites like a firecracker fuse (almost). If lint in the dryer lights up, the blower will push the burning lint to the blockage, lighting that lint up.

  5. #5 by childofprosperity on February 28, 2010 - 6:15 pm

    Exactly what would be the fire hazard?

  6. #6 by Evaajaline on February 28, 2010 - 6:39 pm

    Can you pls post a video of how to How to Connect a Four-Prong Dryer Cord to a Dryer

  7. #7 by Bargabus1 on February 28, 2010 - 7:12 pm

    The video could open him up to a law suit. It lacks accuracy. Many ducts are over 25 ft long with a few 90 degree bends. Who ever follows his advice will likely be saying thank you to a fireman after their fire is out.

  8. #8 by chivasman75 on February 28, 2010 - 7:58 pm

    HI, I have 14 years experience in duct cleaning and I can tell u for sure that if u have a dirty dryer duct it can cause a fire and make ur dryer not work properly. In this video it looks like the duct is not that long and it just goes true the wall, however most of the time is not that simple, it runs 15 to 25 feet to the roof, side of the house or under. In this case u will need a professional with the right equipment.

  9. #9 by chivasman75 on February 28, 2010 - 8:11 pm

    Hi. I have 14 years experience in duct cleaning. I can tell you for sure, that a dirty dryer duct is a hazard and it can cause a fire, on top of that it will make your dryer not work properly. In this video looks like the duct just goes true the wall and if you can move the dryer and clean it your self is OK,but in many more cases the dryer duct runs 15 to 25′ up to the roof or side of the house or even under the property and for those cases you will need a professional with the right equipment

  10. #10 by jhonandpily on February 28, 2010 - 8:50 pm

    How proffesional you have to be and how much you have to study and trin to clean up a hose? Im going to invest those $80 dollars in a couple of lap dances..lol

  11. #11 by memine81 on February 28, 2010 - 8:52 pm

    haha

  12. #12 by Ryodgo on February 28, 2010 - 9:08 pm

    People are rude, but they have some valid points. I could save you 80 bucks by telling you you don’t need something too, but that doesn’t mean you don’t need it… And in this case it will cost much more then 80 in the short run. This is a misinformation-al video that offers a common problems with out a solution. cleaning you lint trap, ducts and vent should be done daily but having your dryer serviced by a professional inside and out should be done annually.

  13. #13 by wrangler04for40 on February 28, 2010 - 9:14 pm

    amehjendehsag u a fuckin dumb ass

  14. #14 by amehjendehsag on February 28, 2010 - 9:17 pm

    u a fuckin fag

  15. #15 by sirberner12 on February 28, 2010 - 9:49 pm

    i use my dick

  16. #16 by amehjendehsag on February 28, 2010 - 10:12 pm

    WHAT A FUCKING guy…You dont know what you talking about….YOU THINK CLEANING THE ENDS IS GOOD ENOUGHT…ALL THE SHITT IS INSIDE HALFWAY IN..YOU NEED A PRO.LIKE ME WITH TOOLS .RETARD…ARE YOU DUMB? HOW ISAN OLD MAN OR WOMAN GONNA PULL THEIR DRYER OUT DUDE..DONT PREACH SOMETHING YOU DONT KNOW ABOUT..

  17. #17 by nigeltrenaman on February 28, 2010 - 10:46 pm

    good video for a common problem – sure the flex ducting is not to most codes – but if you buy a new dryer and have it installed guess what they will use.

  18. #18 by culilbabe on February 28, 2010 - 10:58 pm

    ok I thought this would be helpful but that isn’t why my dryer isn’t getting hot!!! DAAAAAAAAAa

  19. #19 by Tampa0123456789 on February 28, 2010 - 11:50 pm

    Wow why is everone so rude? This video saved me 80dollars US.

  20. #20 by shootingstar24 on March 1, 2010 - 12:01 am

    Come on, you guys don’t have to be so rude. I commend this man for helping get word out about a problem many people don’t seem to know about.

  21. #21 by fetisov02 on March 1, 2010 - 12:54 am

    btw nice shirt u dumb shit

  22. #22 by fetisov02 on March 1, 2010 - 1:04 am

    what a moron…

  23. #23 by lakelandude on March 1, 2010 - 1:26 am

    you dont know jack about dryer vent cleaning.
    first thing you should mention is the metal flex in use in this video, is not in code.
    that in itself is a hazard.
    second, try telling an 80 year old man or woman how easy it is to remedy the problem.
    you should know what you’re talking about before showing the internet world what an ill informed wanna be you are.

  24. #24 by Kikyo228 on March 1, 2010 - 1:27 am

    wow…

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