Inspect the lint trap occasionally: If the lint screen is damaged, it may not capture lint effectively, allowing more to escape into the dryer. If that’s the case, replace the screen as soon as ...

After you’ve inspected the lint trap on the dryer to ensure it’s functioning, disconnect the vent and clean it using a brush and vacuum. Once the vent is clean, it can be reconnected to the dryer.

With every load of laundry you do, your dryer vent takes on just a little more lint — even if you clean out the lint trap religiously. And that slow, gradual accumulation of lint can lead to a ...

A video revealing what appeared to be a shocking amount of lint buildup inside a laundry dryer vent has gone viral on TikTok, where it had received 21 million views as of 1 p.m. ET Friday.

Removing lint from the filter isn’t enough. The lint trap still needs additional cleaning to remove residue from dryer fabric softener sheets, and detergent sticky residue that blocks air flow. 3.

Neglecting this habit can actually be a hazard to your home. Learn why it’s important to clean under the lint trap, plus how and how often to do it.