Product review (5 stars): Gardus RLE202 LintEater
I purchased the Gardus RLE202 LintEater after reading about dryer vent fires.
I moved the dryer back and removed the flex-plastic vent tube from the wall.
I did not find much lint accumulation in the plastic pipe, but I attached the Lint- Eater rotary brush through the shop vac attachment and proceeded to clean the duct. Sometimes I felt an obstruction which would slow the process, but I made it to the full 12 feet. After removing the brush assembly I Checked the Shop Vac and found a whole lot of lint about 1 cubic foot.
I was somewhat surprised that the major lint deposit was not in the S-Curve of the Dryer to Wall Connection, but occurred later in the vent run.
So, If you are wondering if you should pay someone $90 to clean your dryer vent, just try this and save some $.
I am really pleased with this purchase and highly recommend it.