Splendide washer/dryer vent cleaning tip

[AFChap]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">The access panel in the closet enables you to disconnect the water hoses. You also access the winterization switches from this closet. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
I think we are talking about a different "closet" ?? ...I have access to the water hose faucet connections and the winterization switches in the cabinet immediately above the Splendide. The access panel I'm talking about is on the end wall of the clothes closet beside the w/d closet.

[Roadking]

Sorry -- I have the 40K vice the 40E. The Splendid should still come out in a similar manner and will be just as heavy!

[Thudman]

I found the eight screws that secure the exterior access vent panel. So as I was unscrewing, I recalled my VERY experienced aircraft Chief of Maintenance' Trouble Shooting Logic Tree:

Does It Work?
-No..................Go to Step B

-Yes.................Don't **** with it

I put the screws back in & had a Martini

Thudman

[JavaJelly]

Your Chief of Maintenance had data, information, knowledge and wisdom.

However, not sure how you pronounce ****. Is that German?

[CaptChet]

Instead of using a leaf Blower, which I don't have, I was wondering what you folks would think about putting the card board on the door with duct tape as done above, but, then putting the air pressure from the air compressor to it and blowing a shot or two of compressed air out through the duct system!!!
might be a bit more pressure than a leaf blower but I think it might do the job!!!!
Remarks welcomed...just be kind!

[Ray,IN]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Capt. Chet:
Instead of using a leaf Blower, which I don't have, I was wondering what you folks would think about putting the card board on the door with duct tape as done above, but, then putting the air pressure from the air compressor to it and blowing a shot or two of compressed air out through the duct system!!!
might be a bit more pressure than a leaf blower but I think it might do the job!!!!
Remarks welcomed...just be kind! </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

That will have a great deal to do with the amount of blockage in the vent duct and how well the vent ducting is attached to each end. Dryer vent flexible duct is not designed for pressure, but rather volume, and moisture resistance.

[paz]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Ray,IN:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Capt. Chet:
Instead of using a leaf Blower, which I don't have, I was wondering what you folks would think about putting the card board on the door with duct tape as done above, but, then putting the air pressure from the air compressor to it and blowing a shot or two of compressed air out through the duct system!!!
might be a bit more pressure than a leaf blower but I think it might do the job!!!!
Remarks welcomed...just be kind! </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

That will have a great deal to do with the amount of blockage in the vent duct and how well the vent ducting is attached to each end. Dryer vent flexible duct is not designed for pressure, but rather volume, and moisture resistance. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I agree with Ray,IN - the hose isn't designed for pressure, or even the massive volume of a leaf blower. In addition to splitting the hose, the other thing that could happen trying to blow out lint is that the hose connection could separate from the bask of the washer if the clamp is not as tight as it should be.

If you notice clothes taking longer to dry, you might need to take action; but to paraphrase Thudman - if it ain't broke, don't fix it.