THE FRYOILSAVER COMPANY Pellet Stove & Dryer Vent Cleaning Kit, 10 Ft. Long Steel Dryer Vent Cleaning Brush for Chimney, Fireplace, Ash Buildup, Lint Remover, Pellet Stove Brush Cleaner for Wood Stoves by FryOilSaver Co B67C

Why I reached for this kit

Pellet stoves are great until you’re face-first in ash and elbow-deep in a 3-inch vent that snakes around two elbows. I picked up the FryOilSaver B67C kit to make that routine less of a wrestling match. It’s a two-piece set: a 10-foot flexible brush for vents and a compact steel brush for burn pots. I used it over several cleanings on a 3-inch pellet stove exhaust with tight turns and on a corrugated dryer vent run. The short version: it’s excellent for winding, restrictive paths where flexibility is king, but it’s not the tool for long, straight, or mostly vertical runs that demand stiffness.

What’s in the box and build quality

• A 10-foot flexible “snake” with a 3 x 3.5-inch nylon bristle head and a blunt plastic tip
• A small steel brush sized for scraping burn pots and corners

The big brush head is stiff enough to bite into soot and lint but doesn’t gouge the vent wall. The tip is thoughtfully blunt, so it doesn’t snag seams or pierce foil ducts. The handle has a rubberized feel and stays grippy with gloves on.

The flexible shaft is the defining feature. It’s a spring-steel core with a very compliant feel. That’s a blessing in curved, corrugated, or elbow-heavy runs. It’s also the kit’s limitation: the shaft can buckle if you try to push it deep into a straight, unsupported section, especially if you’re going upward.

The burn pot brush is simple and tough. It’s just the right size to get up close to air holes and corners without marring the pot.

Setup and basic use

For the stove, I shut down, cooled completely, removed the baffles, and pulled the clean-out caps. I like to hook a shop vac to the clean-out or service port while brushing to keep airborne ash to a minimum. For the dryer vent, I disconnected the duct at the back of the machine, threw a drop cloth down, and moved the unit out enough to get a comfortable angle.

The kit works best with a push-and-pull rhythm, not brute force. I feed the head into the pipe, rotate the handle to help the bristles “thread” through corrugations, then back off and repeat. Short strokes, steady hand.

Pro tip: straighten the shaft on the floor before first use; it ships with coil memory. The straighter it starts, the less it wants to bunch up in the first few feet.

Performance in pellet stove vents

On my 3-inch pellet stove exhaust with two 90-degree elbows and about five feet of total run, the big brush did exactly what I wanted. It tracked smoothly around the elbows, didn’t catch on screw heads, and pulled out a surprising amount of fluffy ash. The bristles feel aggressive but not abrasive, and the plastic tip earned its keep in the tighter turns.

Where I ran into resistance was trying to push beyond about four feet in a mostly straight section. The shaft began to compress and “snake” inside the pipe. I could overcome this by:

• Supporting the shaft with my free hand close to the entry point
• Rotating continuously as I pushed
• Working from both ends of the run (if accessible) rather than forcing it from one side
• Using shorter strokes and letting the bristles do the work

Using those techniques, I completed the pass. If you have a long, mostly vertical run (think 6–10 feet up), expect to hit this limit sooner. In that situation, a stiffer sectional rod system is a better match. But for the common short, complex pellet runs with elbows, the flexibility is a real asset.

The included steel brush is a keeper. It knocks off carbonized buildup on the burn pot and cleans corners without flattening. I ended up using it more often than the big brush simply because it’s fast and effective for routine touch-ups between full vent cleanings.

Performance in dryer vents

Corrugated dryer vent ducts are unforgiving to rigid brushes. Here, the B67C’s flexible shaft is right at home. The head navigated multiple gentle bends and a kinked section behind the dryer without tearing the duct or catching on clamp hardware. Again, small strokes and rotation help. I do recommend vacuum capture while brushing; lint gets airborne quickly.

If your dryer vent is a long, straight, rigid metal run to the exterior, you may wish for a stiffer rod to drive the head farther without buckling. For short to moderate runs with bends—the typical laundry-room scenario—this kit works well.

Ergonomics and control

The handle deserves praise. It’s comfortable, grippy, and easy to rotate even with dusty gloves. That matters more than you think; the twist helps the head move past seams and enhances the scrubbing action. The shaft’s flexibility reduces the risk of damage in delicate ducts, but you have to adapt your technique to it—guiding rather than forcing.

Cleaning frequency and maintenance

Pellet stoves vary widely in how fast they build ash, depending on fuel quality, burn time, and draft. I’ve settled into a rhythm of a quick burn pot scrape every few days and a vent brush every week or two during heavy use. If your stove starts to lose efficiency or the flame looks lazy, it’s time to brush.

After use, I tap the bristle head clean and give the shaft a wipe with a dry cloth. The nylon bristles haven’t deformed, and the steel brush hasn’t shed. Store the long brush uncoiled if you can; it keeps the shaft straighter for next time.

Where it shines

• Tight corners and corrugated ducting where a rigid rod would snag or tear
• 3-inch pellet stove exhausts with one or two elbows
• Routine cleanings where you want to move quickly without disassembling the entire vent
• Burn pot maintenance: that small steel brush is extremely handy

Where it struggles

• Long, straight, or vertical vent runs where you need to push more than 3–5 feet without support
• Situations requiring heavy scraping power or creosote removal in larger chimneys (this is not a fireplace flue brush)
• Users expecting to “ram” through a run in one go; the technique rewards patience

Practical tips to get the best results

• Support the shaft near the entry point and use short push-pull strokes with steady rotation.
• If possible, brush from both ends of the vent run instead of forcing a long single pass.
• Connect a shop vac at a clean-out or vent termination to control dust and lint.
• Let the stove cool completely before brushing; embers and nylon bristles don’t mix.
• For stubborn sections, mark insertion depth with masking tape in 6-inch increments to track progress.
• If your run is mostly vertical and long, consider a stiffer rod system for that section and save this kit for the bends.

Value and alternatives

This kit fills a niche: safe, flexible cleaning for small-diameter, bend-heavy venting in pellet stoves and dryers. If your setup fits that description, it’s a smart, low-hassle solution. If your vent is long and straight, you may get better results from a sectional rod and brush with more backbone, using this kit as a companion for the tricky parts and the burn pot.

Durability looks good so far. The nylon head hasn’t lost its shape, the tip hasn’t chewed up, and the handle remains secure. I would have welcomed an option to add modular segments or a slightly stiffer core for those longer pushes, but that would compromise the gentle behavior in corrugations—arguably this kit’s best trait.

Bottom line

The FryOilSaver B67C kit is a thoughtful, well-made solution for cleaning 3-inch pellet stove vents with elbows and corrugated dryer ducts. Its ultra-flexible shaft and blunt-tipped, firm nylon head let you work around bends without damaging delicate vent material. The tradeoff is clear: push it too far into long, straight, or vertical runs and it will bunch up. Use the right technique—or pair it with a stiffer rod system for those sections—and it performs exactly as intended.

Recommendation: I recommend this kit for homeowners with short to moderate, bendy vent runs and anyone who wants a safe, maneuverable brush that won’t tear corrugated ducting. The included burn pot brush elevates the package for regular pellet stove maintenance. If your venting is long and straight, look for a stiffer brush system or plan to access the run from both ends; in that scenario, this kit alone won’t be the best fit.