Hi everyone. Thanks for watching and commenting. I’m glad this video is both entertaining and creating so much conversation. I will have to do a follow-up video soon to explain a few things that people have asked or commented on that I didn’t mention in this video.

@44thala49

2 жыл бұрын

You might have saved your house. I’ve personally known of two that burned down because of clogged dryer vents.

@gantz4u

2 жыл бұрын

@@44thala49 this video convinced me to do mine and barely anything came out and I cant remember the last time I did it(years). But I have about a 3 foot run compared to this guys 15. boards youve hewn? Bricks you made? Not up to building codes but cardboard wall cladding and 15 ft dryer runs somehow are??? TF.. Oh and I got these people in my house that think I run a washateria and all their clothes are 5XL.

@janisbutcher3395

Жыл бұрын

Vacuum and

@UguysRnuts

Жыл бұрын

HOW DARE YOU!!!

@sallycostello4325

11 ай бұрын

Good idea-!!

People don’t seem to get the joy and satisfaction that comes with figuring out how to solve problems without spending money.

@brianhall8097

2 жыл бұрын

Yes miss you are 100% correct and people are lazy also when I was a young man with very little money and I bought my first home which was a rundown home I did all the work on that home myself and I do to this day as a senior still do my own maintenance and repairs on my house there is a feeling of gratification and not relying on someone else to do it for you thank you Miss have a peaceful evening

@Jay-gv9pi

2 жыл бұрын

Yes we do.

@JohnDavis-yz9nq

Жыл бұрын

@@brianhall8097 did you do your homework in school too?

@tgere79

Жыл бұрын

Based on the time he wasted with his "free" method, I think the $20 tool would have been a good investment. I'm all for doing things yourself and ingenuity, but this is something he should be doing yearly, so the investment in the right tool would pay for itself.

Necessity is the mother of invention as they say. I appreciate that you did not edit/clean up the video; that you showed your real time, actual "live and learn" experience. Good job.

84 yr old woman here...took pipe apart ...took to driveway and used leaf blower to clean it out.. worked like a charm. reconnected pipe...took 1/2 hr or less

Considering I accidentally sucked a Swifter fluffy end into my in-house vacuum system and it clogged up all four levels of my house, I knew you were in trouble with four rags! It all worked out in the end for you. What I really got from this video is seeing how much lint can clog up a dryer’s vent pipe. Yikes! Thanks for posting.

I taped a toilet brush with half the handle cut off to my ryobi 18v drain snake. Worked a charm and did 20' of pipe no problem.

@dawood121derful

2 жыл бұрын

Ok Red

@Sinister392

2 жыл бұрын

That’s a good idea 👍

@beverlystorey9732

2 жыл бұрын

Love that idea!

@marychristensen8057

2 жыл бұрын

Or a big Loof. Like for the shower. I bought a big around and long I think that would work too thanks for sharing your video

This was really neat to watch. We used to just burn wood that my husband had cut when we lived in the country. My husband used to tie a very coarse screen shaped in a square shape the size of the chimney to clean it. He would be on up on the roof and my son down in the basement. My son pulled it in the basement and my husband had a lung pole to help push it down. They would do this a few times and the chimney got scraped clean. Then he would scoop out the soot at the bottom of the chimney. It did a great job. Money was tight then. Years Later after my son left home my husband bought a proper chimney cleaning brush. It was a great father-son thing. Your doing this reminded me of that great memory. I really enjoyed watching this and enjoyed your doing it your way.

Good for you John! My son in law is a firefighter and he said the #1 cause of home fires are dryer vent fires. Even before kitchen grease fires. I love your detective/scientist enthusiasm!! Keep up the great work and great ideas! 💡

@UguysRnuts

Жыл бұрын

Caused by smokers cleaning their dryer vents.

Job 1: Reconfigure that vent so that it's a straight shot with no uphill climb and no 45 degree bend. And while that project in in progress, connect the pipes so that the small, crimped end is on the exhaust side, so lint (not dust) doesn't build up when it gets caught on those sharp crimps. And while you're at it, you could put a 4x4x4 "Y" at the beginning of the rigid run and cap it off. Then when you want to clean the duct, pull off the cap and blow it out with a leaf blower. That vent cleaning would make a quick, and very satisfying, KZread Short. 🙂

@n.s.3410

Жыл бұрын

So put the “y” like a highway on-ramp on the straight part before any bends.. so you could easily access it with your blower? This sounds like it will really work perfectly. I had to cut mine and use a blower last year.. I never considered adding a y to it. I didn’t even know it existed. I’m heading to hardware store this morning for sure.

First of all, this vent pipe was installed backwards. The crimped end, (male), should be installed closest to the outdoors. With the crimped end is on the drier side, all those corrugated ripples will catch lint faster. Never connect the vent pipe with screws, it's another place for lint to collect. Use foil tape.

@UguysRnuts

Жыл бұрын

Get foil tape at the fencing store.

One of the most useful tips I've seen in ages. Thank you!

This video demonstrates like no other just how much better it is to go to Home Depot and get their ten foot long dryer vent cleaner made of flexible fiberglass rods screwed end to end and terminated with a rotary brush. I bought one and have used it and it works brilliantly with a simple cordless drill for power. When done, simply unscrew the rods and the brush and store it in its original package until needed again. You can't improve on perfection, especially when it is that inexpensive. You GO Home Depot!!

@UguysRnuts

Жыл бұрын

You can actually. Return package to store.

Ingenious. It's good to see what worked, what didn't, and figure out what needs to be changed. Sometimes stuff on KZread is just too perfect.

I stick the end of my leaf blower in the metallic tube and use a rag to keep the air from blowing back on me and escaping. Then, just turn on the blower and the lint will fly out the other end. Easy peasy.

@SledDog5678

Жыл бұрын

Good idea Mark. The tube does need a "wipe down" to remove residue that will quickly encourage new build up.

As a professional appliance repair technician. I frequently clean dryer vents. Please use the 4" brush with drill and extension rods. My kit goes to 30ft. Run the dryer and clean from the outside back to the dryer. The dryer blows out all the lint. You dont have to take anything apart. The 4" brush scrubs the duct completely

@CharlesManch

Жыл бұрын

Yea..... $10 is a steal for that kit. Making a clog you have to disassemble the vent tube to clean...... If it's in an enclosed space, say a finished basement, you've just made a hellofa mess. Agreed, use the brush, turn on the "air dry" setting on the dryer, out comes the floof. Just.... Don't do this. You'll end up calling someone anyway who gives you the side eye for being dumb.

Scary to see how much li t was in there. No wonder it could cause a plug and fire. Now I want to go clean mine, except it's dark out right now lol. Thanks

@JohnMarionDotCom

2 жыл бұрын

Yes that is the main thing: keep the vent clean of too much lint build up.

Thanks for sharing your idea! You have inspired me. - I have to say that I don't understand why some people have left unnecessary comments? It's not like you started off the video asking, "what do you think about this?" You were just kind enough to share some great thinking.

I’ll be cleaning my dryer vent with this method but I’ll use a couple of net bath scrubbies in the middle of the rope and run it both ways as others suggested.

Tie the rags to the middle of your length of rope so if it gets stuck, you can pull it both ways.

I use my leaf blower from the inside of the house. Works so fast and easy.

@michaellibeer9167

Жыл бұрын

That’s so brilliant I thank you so much and yet so simple

Thank you for sharing. Sorry some people were so rude with their comments. Remember: It’s not the critic who counts: not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles. Or where you could have done better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena…If he fails at least he fails while trying. Teddy Roosevelt

@kattkatt5564

2 жыл бұрын

Very nicely said, Cindy!

@pjrutledge16

2 жыл бұрын

What a great idea! A little trial and error So smart!

@sandraray8523

2 жыл бұрын

Cindy Coven I agree with you. Some people are very rude and critical. That has to be miserable to be in a constant state of criticizing others and tearing them down. I love these self help videos. They have helped me a lot since my husband passed away.

@calvinmitchell6381

2 жыл бұрын

These rude critics have one strong quality. It must take tons of perseverance to struggle through life being the person they are.

I used a tape measure one time when we put new thermostat in for furnace to run wires down thru wall, easy peasy, worked awesome. Nyou never know when an idea that sounds to easy, will work and be easy! When that happens it's a beautiful day!

@JohnMarionDotCom

2 жыл бұрын

Yes I agree!

Wow! Thank you for making this video. I would put a reminder in my cell phone to alarm at a future date to periodically perform this cleaning! You did a Job well done and you are correct about "not being able to find the tool bought to clean the pipe". The next time you do this, let mama or a teenage family member watch you do the cleaning process. Many young adults don't have any idea about how dangerous dryer lint can be. We have got to educate the family. Carry On Sir!

Makes me glad that my dryer is next to the outer wall. Lol

@HappySunshineDay

Жыл бұрын

Mine is, too. Only about a 6-inch journey from the dryer to the back yard. I think I can handle it with just my household vac.

I'd do this if I was broke and couldn't afford a cleaning kit because that lint has to go. The shorter the duct run to outside the better. The longer the the duct is the more lint can get stuck on things on its way out. Always use hard duct not the expandable accordion junk. If you keep the ducting clean your dryer will be more efficient. If it seems like your clothes aren't drying as fast your duct is probably packed with lint. I live in a 5 unit townhouse row and do my neighbors ducts for free so the building doesn't burn down. Lint is sooo flammable! After drying clothes I take the lint from the dryer lint trap and stuff it in empty toilet paper rolls and save them to start fires when camping. One match, flick of a lighter or strike stick will get the fire going!🏕

I don’t know much, but I knew those rags would get stuck in pipe! Lol

Spring is a great time for this. I spread the lint around on bushes so the birds can use to build nests.

Thank you for posting this! I get to learn from your experience. I will probably use a rope that is twice as long as the ductwork to be able to pull the towels back and forth. Thank you!! P.S. I’m looking forward to cleaning the ducts as we’ve lived here for 16 yrs and I’ve never cleaned it out. Shame on me! ☺️

Okay idea nut you should never allow lint to build up to that degree. Clean the pipe more often. As for the rag getting stuck the easy solution is to leave a 20' length of string as a tail trailing the rag. Then if it gets stuck just go down in the cellar and pull it back out.

@good__enough

Жыл бұрын

Yes yes yes. Good idea.

@UguysRnuts

Жыл бұрын

They're screws, not fish hooks.

Very informative and well explained. I found using a electric leaf blower works great also. Blow from the dryer to the outside and you’d be amazed how much lint comes out. Thanks again for the video.

The reason your pipe is a problem is the male ends should be towards the outside so the air and lint flows into the next section not catching on the matal.

I have to tell you I did exactly like you said and it worked like a champ!! I had it all laying around too. Tape measure, rope and rags. So simple yet so genius. Thank you.

@UguysRnuts

Жыл бұрын

BUT, BUT, BUT, BUT, BUT, BUT!!!!! OH, never mind.

This guy's got what it takes to be an electrician apprentice!

@LifenaDay525

Жыл бұрын

😵‍💫 not coming near my house. 😬

@UguysRnuts

Жыл бұрын

@@LifenaDay525 Doesn't do trailers.

Thank you so much for sharing this genius method of cleaning the dryer vent. I will have to try it. Thanks again and God bless.

I use a leaf blower and clean mine twice a year. It works well. Takes 5 minutes. Unloosen duct at dryer stick blower in and run at full speed. Reconnect duct.

@sndygskylr

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, great idea

If you use the kit with the extension rods, tape the connections together especially at the brush end. I failed to do that once and my twisting of the entire thing going in made it all come apart…inside the vent. I was able to retrieve everything, but it was more work. Also while you are cleaning it out, turn on the dryer on air and it will blow out the lint as you move the brush back and forth. I have a very long vent that’s hard to get to. I do it once a year and it seems like that’s fine based on how much comes out and we only have 2 people using the dryer. Good luck!

I actually do this for a living. #1, the kit costs about $25 at Home Depot. You would need two of them. To have me come out it would be about $100. How much is YOUR time worth? #2. ONLY DO HIS IF YOUR PIPE IS FULLY EXPOSED, IF YOUR PIPE COMES APART INSIDE OF YOUR WALL YOU WILL PAY ME UPWARDS OF $250 TO FIX IT. #3. This seem to be an issue of not having your tools in order to be able to find it in two years and also being too cheap to spend the money every two years. When your done just pass the tool onto your neighbor, friend or relative.

@UguysRnuts

Жыл бұрын

Are you the a$$hole that keeps phoning trying to sell me a duct cleaning service?

I use a rope with wire on it , my husband and I get in each end and pull back and forth then blow out with battery leaf blower! Works perfect!

I bought a vent cleaning brush system from lowes. Also drill powered. It comes with 4 3' rods but you can buy extension sets. It works great.

I like the idea and it does get the rope started. I would also start with less rags because I didn't make the pipes and I don't want to take apart anything. But koduos for the measuring tape idea, clearly it does the job and it saves money.

Hi John. I thought your way of doing this was great. But you're right maybe not so many rags. I need to clean my dryer vent out now that I've seen what all you got out of yours. And I think I'm going to try your way. Thank you for showing all the steps you took so we saw the good and not so good ideas you used on this. All together though like I said I thought it was great. Thank you. See you later

Amazon sells longer kits that have flexibility rods that come in sections that go up to 40 feet and attach to a drill. Our vent has two 90 degree bends all enclosed inside a wall including an upward section. They are around $30 and last years. Because of the design we have to clean ours at least every six months and it is easy to do and pays for itself. and you can turn on your dryer and blow out all the lint

@kattkatt5564

2 жыл бұрын

Wow. Two ninety degree bends! What a poor design that is. Almost as bad as my teeny tiny closet where there’s no way to get behind the washer and dryer. 😕

Great idea. Just spent $90. For someone to clean mine. Never again! Thanks

It was determined that the $20.00 Home Depot pipe cleaner item would not have worked due to its insufficient length. He evaluated his actions and determined that he would do things differently the next time. He was pleased with the end results and that is all that matters.

@Muddywatersist

Ай бұрын

They sell the dryer vent brush kits longer then 10 feet. I bought one and use it every 6 months with no hassle. The brush is spinning and really cleans the vent. This method in the video could easily go wrong with a pipe clogged by a rag!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! He was lucky the pipe was accessible to access the clog he caused.

Thanks, John. This showed up in my feed and reminded me I still need to clean mine.

That was so satisfying to watch.

@JohnMarionDotCom

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and commenting. I’m glad you enjoyed the video.

I did something similar, but I had the pipes connected and put the dryer on 'air fresh' (no heat). That way the air flow helped the dust come out.

it works thats what counts..thanks for sharing

Good job. Nothing wrong with trying your own approach.

Should have bought the tool, would have worked out much easier and with no effort and you would be able to do it once a year to prevent problems.

Great idea with the tape measure and string. I am definitely going to try it. I was rooting for you because I knew you would have problems because of the rag mass being to large.

Mission accomplished! Never mind the critics! You showed us we really do need to clean out that pipe! However we do it doesn’t really matter. Some fire departments lend out chimney brushes. Those may work also.

@JohnMarionDotCom

11 сағат бұрын

It was a fun video to make! I don't mind the critics. LOL

It really worked well! How awesome that you thought of doing it that way!

Might I suggest taping the duct sections with metal foil tape rather than duct tape? Dryer vents move hot, moist air, which can cause regular duct tape to fail over time.

30 years cleaning vents don't do this

Thank you for sharing your video. My dryer stopped working because it needs cleaning. I'm definitely going to try that. Thanks again.

@UguysRnuts

Жыл бұрын

My dryer stopped working so I took the back off and found 15 toothpicks, 12 Bobby pins, 7 plastic collar tabs, a 1" nail, a key, a silver crucifix, a 6" nail file and $12 in small change, so I went to Home Depot and bought a duct cleaning kit.

John, I think you did great. It was a good idea. And I appreciate you didn't set there and clean up the video and show the process as simple. Once you figured it out, it was simple. Bet next time it won't take no time. I, too, use the an old toilet brush as well as combo of a leaf blower, my vent is about 20' long, but I think I will try your idea. Had my mom's dryer vent cleaned and it was $119. Her vent pipe was only about 10' long.

I am going to go to my dryer vent right now! Thank you so much I don’t have to pay my daughters neighbor to do it for me

Common sense and a greAt attitude What a mix!!!

@UguysRnuts

Жыл бұрын

I thought he was kinda opinionated.

First off the pipe crimps should be facing down stream so as not to catch lint. 2nd if you had used 30 feet of rope and put the rags in the middle then when the rags got stuck you could of pulled them back in the direction that you started w/o taking the pipe apart. But as I first stated, the vent pipe crimps should always face away from the dryer.

Smart way to clean vents. Thank you

That was very satisfying seeing all that lint come out!!

@JohnMarionDotCom

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and commenting!

We have 22 feet from the dryer to the outside so our city requires a dryer assist fan. We had it professionally cleaned once. Now we know what we need and how to do it, we will save some money.

I used a shop vac on blower side and a dryer vent brush. Worked very well.

Thankfully that when it got stuck there was access to where it was stuck in the piping. Most dryer exhaust piping I have had in homes, you do not have that access so need to be very careful to not get item stuck in pipe or you will be cutting hole in your ceiling to get access to the pipework

@joanbenson4381

Жыл бұрын

Oh, crud, Glad I read your comment. Whoever owned this house, before us, decided to build an office behind the laundry room. That took away the dryer's duct perfect 2 ft.? access , to the backyard. They had to turn the vent route and add an extra 12 feet of duct work. That stuff is 'hidden' behind a weird sheetrock cover that looks like cabinet doors! It isn't doors, just camo looking office stuff, it is solid. Kinda cute. What a job, if something got stuck inside, from me fumbling at this!!

😄 That was so funny yet so sweet. Moral of the story....buy the extensions? I did learn to keep the angles in mind before. ☝️. Oh and the tape measure...good idea, thanks

I enjoyed your vid . Watched from beginning to end . Very interesting as Schultz would say . 😀

@ 9:50 'buying a tool that I won't use for a long time and will get buried with my other tools.' I can relate to that. If you decided to go with the store-bought tool, you could hang it on the wall next to the duct work. You've got the space for it. Another solution would be to do an annual inventory. Fall is a good time, because you're putting away summer tools and bringing out winter tools like snow blowers. But I like your solution. It looks ideal for my situation because I have a short run of duck work leading to the outside. No angles, no roof venting. The main thing is to do something about the accumulation of lint, and do it now before it gets too cold. It's incredible how this stuff builds up--a fire hazard as well as a reduction in dryer performance.

Very good video. Everyone needs to know things like this.

Very cool - just like a bore snake to clean a rifle barrel only you did it with stuff around the house! Genuis!!

I've used the drill attachment kit and found it did a wonderful job of cleaning out the duct.

i am doing this tomorrow morning!! thanks for the idea.

Maybe do 3 rags a first pull through then do it a second time with 3 or 4 rags? May be getting hung up because of all the lint at the 45 being pushed through rather than the rags being tight?? Great video. I learned something! Thanks.

Next time try a leaf blower it works amazingly well.

@cadoo5591

9 ай бұрын

that would be a little more than 20 bucks I think

@Sundial1k

2 ай бұрын

@@cadoo5591 UNLESS you already have one...

God bless you for your effort sir!!

Cool Idea, thanks for sharing 👍👍

Ahhh! That was satisfying!! Thank you!!😊

Electric leaf blower works sooo good 🤭

I’m all for being frugal but when it comes to life and safety it’s worth spending the money. I thought the tool was expensive until I bought it and then used it. I had to buy the extensions. My run is 10’+ across & then 8’ down. It was super fast since you hook it up to the drill. Clearly you need the tool and use it preferably semi-annually but at least annually like you’re supposed to with all that dust.

@UguysRnuts

Жыл бұрын

Clearly, he was successful without "the" silly tool.

I have a device that was made for this job. Flexibility rods screwed together with a cleaning end. Attached it to a powered drill and it climbes through the pipes all the way to the end then vacuum up the mess. Can be purchased at Home Depot and Lowes. I had a dryer fire many years ago never going to happen again. Also never run the dryer while nobody is home.

This was hilarious the comments off the chart ❤️👍

I enjoyed watching him figure things out.

@UguysRnuts

Жыл бұрын

He's right there! He can hear you!

Soooo....the tool that wouldn't fit all the way through even though you had to take your pipe apart half way, was the wrong choice? I wonder how many people ruined their vent trying this method. Just spend $20 on the right tool. This video could have been 6 minutes long and your vent would be clean.

@JohnMarionDotCom

4 ай бұрын

I enjoyed making the video. It is the most popular video on my channel. Many find it entertaining!

You my sir, are a genius!!

Great idea. Good to know. Anytime we spend reusing what is around the house the more money we $ave!

I could have told you 3 would have been plenty…..but I am just a woman. 🤷‍♀️

@ms.patrow1111

Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂yes girl

@wayneguy6043

10 ай бұрын

I’ll give you at least double but I won’t call you in the morning

@ckelly5141

10 ай бұрын

Not just a woman....a smart woman! 👩

@tuttova

5 ай бұрын

Being a woman doesn't mean you're inferior to men! Put yourself on the same level, and you'll be OK.

@pointnIaugh

4 ай бұрын

3 what?

That is genius. I think I will try one washcloth, skip a space and then tie two washcloths,together, skip a space and then 3 washcloths together. Thank you, I have been racking my brain trying to come up with a complete 'thing'; instead of a bunch of pieces to come apart like the store things are.

@LifenaDay525

Жыл бұрын

While you’re at it, tie on a bar of soap.

@UguysRnuts

Жыл бұрын

@@LifenaDay525 Use a slip knot.

Thats amazing!! Good job

Super resourceful idea for vent cleaning👏 I ended up just buying a 30ft vent kit for $20 on Amazon since I have spring tubing. But great idea nonetheless!

The idea is better than the brushes from Home Depot. 2 rags can go easy even it is 90 degrees but the brushes won’t .

I use a 10 foot flexible drain brush. Turn the dryer on air only. Feed in the drain brush, twisting as you go. The dryer blower will push out the lint you've loosened up. If you have a longer run you can tie a brush or small rag to a drain snake. Do this 2 to 4 times a year. No disassembly required.

Nice and creative! Thanks!

Fantastic. Thank you! 😊

Good idea. Just make sure the string is strong and knot well tied, you don't want the rag to get stuck inside. Also a good idea to use a shop vac simultaneously.

@UguysRnuts

Жыл бұрын

Pretty sure he specified "rope"?

Borrow a leaf blower. Hook it from the inside and have someone you don't like stand at the vent and "watch it closely" :) Fastest way to clean them out for sure.

@Daradmb77

2 жыл бұрын

Lol

@JohnMarionDotCom

2 жыл бұрын

Give it a try and let us know how it goes. Post a video.

@johnbarone8948

2 жыл бұрын

Mother-in-law?

so good to get all that lint out. You won’t have a vent fire now.

Guys! Your interesting comments just gave me the idea of how to clear the inner half of my dryer duct. I recently bought my house and the metal 20-foot dryer duct is partially clogged. I bought the circular brush kit from Home Depot and used it outside my house to clear a huge amount of lint from the dryer duct. It could only clean the outer 8 feet. I was nervous about the huge amount of lint if I used that kit from inside the house so I stopped! Now that I read your comments but I do not own a shop vac, I am going to do the following: Use my big, strong vacuum cleaner with its tube attachment. I will duct tape the tube to the dryer vent inside the house and repeatedly fill/empty the vacuum cleaner as needed. That could keep my laundry room relatively dust-free while cleaning the dryer vent. Wish me luck! This gentleman should never have posted such a crazy video.

@UguysRnuts

Жыл бұрын

Go "should" on somebody else.

@JohnMarionDotCom

10 ай бұрын

It was fun to make the video and the comments are fun to read. I want to see your video.

Thanks for the idea. I think I will try it (if I need it)...

👍brilliant idea!👏👏👏

Amazon sells longer kits that have flexibility rods that come in sections that go up to 40 feet and attach to a drill. Our vent has two 90 degree bends all enclosed inside a wall including an upward section. They are around $30 and last years. Because of the design we have to clean ours at least every six months and it is easy to do and pays for itself. We always clean out inside the dryer as well but get huge wads of lint since the distance and moisture content tend to weight it down before it gets outside.