“Over time, lint and small debris builds ... is an obstruction in the vent hose.) The lint filter is filled with more lint than usual, even if you toss in wool dryer balls.

Tony Carrick, Contributing Writer Step 2: Open up a small ... the connection with a hose clamp. Step 4: Cut and join duct sections to connect the vent opening to the dryer’s exhaust outlet.

The guide wire functions kind of like a scrub brush to scrape, scoop out and loosen all sorts of dust bunnies you didn't know were hiding in the darkest depths of your dryer vent. The hose ...