my dryer is packed with lint, its front loading goes straight down about 14ft then horizontal going completely under dryer, any ideas what will work?
927623
Can You get to part of pipe that starts the bent? Normally, these are held on by one screw or so. If you can take off the elbow (bend part) this would allow you to run the Gardus LintEater straight down the 14 feet. From that point, you could run the LintEater on the other half of the pipe. This depends on if the LintEater would not make the bend without taking the elbow off. You also can run the Linteater starting from the outside going inward. Use a blower to blow air into the pipe to finish the job. I guess what I'm trying to say is you can also run the LintEater from inside and outside to cover most of the pipe area. Hope everything works OK for you!
927624
Can You get to part of pipe that starts the bent? Normally, these are held on by one screw or so. If you can take off the elbow (bend part) this would allow you to run the Gardus LintEater straight down the 14 feet. From that point, you could run the LintEater on the other half of the pipe. This depends on if the LintEater would not make the bend without taking the elbow off. You also can run the Linteater starting from the outside going inward. Use a blower to blow air into the pipe to finish the job. I guess what I'm trying to say is you can also run the LintEater from inside and outside to cover most of the pipe area. Hope everything works OK for you! Can You get to part of pipe that starts the bent? Normally, these are held on by one screw or so. If you can take off the elbow (bend part) this would allow you to run the Gardus LintEater straight down the 14 feet. From that point, you could run the LintEater on the other half of the pipe. This depends on if the LintEater would not make the bend without taking the elbow off. You also can run the Linteater starting from the outside going inward. Use a blower to blow air into the pipe to finish the job. I guess what I'm trying to say is you can also run the LintEater from inside and outside... » Read More Can You get to part of pipe that starts the bent? Normally, these are held on by one screw or so. If you can take off the elbow (bend part) this would allow you to run the Gardus LintEater straight down the 14 feet. From that point, you could run the LintEater on the other half of the pipe. This depends on if the LintEater would not make the bend without taking the elbow off. You also can run the Linteater starting from the outside going inward. Use a blower to blow air into the pipe to finish the job. I guess what I'm trying to say is you can also run the LintEater from inside and outside to cover most of the pipe area. Hope everything works OK for you! « Show Less
927625
If you have outside vent access this kit plus the extension should do the trick. The plastic sections are very flexible and we have several 90 degree turns in ours.
927626
This will work but make sure you have enough extensions to reach the outside. Also the kit comes with the metal adapter which can clear a birds nest so it should clear your tough lint blockage.
927627
Yes, order and easily use the Gardus LintEater. We had a very long and very old (34 yrs) dryer vent pipe and this was easy and efficient. Best of all, you already own it to keep it clean in the future. Get extra little poles to go the entire length.
927628
Your front loading dryer goes 14 'feet' down? 14 inches instead? You can use this tool (or a thin scrubbing tool) to knock the lint loose, then vacuum it out. I use the Gardus for the entire project; I also have a front loading dryer. The knocked out lint will get vacuumed out, no problem. Hope this helps - cheers! :)
927629
It sounds like you are plugged in the elbow after the 14 ft drop. With enough extension, the LintEater should be able to break the plugged area up so that the air discharge will push it to the exit of the exhaust. Otherwise, you will have to somehow break the line apart at the elbow where the horizontal run starts and then use the LintEater to clean out the rest of the line.
1965097
I am using this on a Maytag with a center vent. I had to trim the unit down to fit the needed 18 inches of space to cover. Once you trim the unit, I recommend using aluminum tape to seal the edges and side seams. Since I have installed this device, I have had no issues with my dryer taking too long to dry clothes.
1203556
I empty it out every single load. You can probably get two loads, unless it is something that produces a lot of lint.
516168
You should check the brand in question what model they use and use it instead of a kit made for another brand. If something where to happen like, let say the dryer falling off, it would not be cover by your warranty...
62726
No. I have tried to get it lower, but have not been able to. That is my only complaint. It took me awhile to figure out where to set it up to get it low enough. I put it in a straight back chair behind the comfy chair that I sit in. Works well. I have one of the original professional style dryers, and this one is nothing like it, but the price was good, very lightweight, and it dries well, so I kept it.
2019133
No its best to replace the dryer that way you that all has been replaced.I hope this help you and good luck
1811006
Did you contact the company? I know they fix their hair dryers if you send them back. Try buying a piece of screening in a hardware store and cutting it to fit the vent opening.
1690818
I'm sorry but I haven't tried inflating it. Has the Dryer Maid worked for you? It doesn't seem to remove pet hair or lint caused by loose fleece for me.
168800
I don't have any idea. I "just" purchased if. It is a tight fit and slides on to the dryer. mine holds on well.
2001611
Mine lays flat. Any position is fine (as long as your dryer is electric and not gas). It has saved me lots of $$ since installing it.
1121078
I struggled with this too! The curved end goes in first and rests at the back of the dryer. The two bent tips fit into holes in front part of the dryer just behind and below the dryer door.
989527
The lint trap is located at the back of the dryer "drum" when you open the dryer front door. If you slip your fingers behind the plastic filter/lint trap in the back you can gently pop it off the circular plug which attaches it to the dryer drum. It really is more of a filter than a "trap". Just run the felt like filter under cold water occasionally and then place it back on the plastic holder and pop it back into place.
2260292
At one point, with a different unit, mine was doing something very similar. After some experimentation, I determined the the cooling fins were full of lint and the unit was over heating. I solved the problem by taking the unit apart up by where the fan is. I used a compressor to blow all the dust and lint from the fins. I reassembled the unit and tried it again. It worked fine.
490536
I don't have any experience with a front load machine. Mine is a HE top loader. The package instructions say to toss the Unstopables directly into the washer with the clothes. That's what I do. No problems for me.
572672
The lint trap filter is only a filter. You would have to adjust the setting on your dryer to no heat or air only.
1956713
First unplug or off the breaker. There are two screws on the control panel, remove. Grip the control panel at each end thumbs in front with fingers in the rear. Push back with thumbs or arms while twisting upwards with your fingers, this should dislodge the panel from the dryer. There are four screws holding the board in place. After removing all electrical connections (mark or take a pic so you know where they go) remove the board and replace with new board. Replace connections, plug dryer back on and same with the breaker. Should be good to go. Very easy fix if it is the main board.
175414
I have a fridgidaire dryer and it worked fin in that. I would suggest getting a fuse too. I blew mine after I replaced the coil. It's cheap and easy as well, but you might as well do them at the same time.