Common issues with dryer vents
These are some of the most common issues we find with dryer vents and can cause the issues of your dryer not working correctly.
Your dryer vent or dryer duct is a metal round pipe that takes the hot air and lint from your dryer to the outside of your home. Although your dryer’s lint screen should be cleaned every load, much of the lint still gets by into the vent ducting. If there is anything improper with your dryer vent, the lint can build up and start causing serious issues building up to a structure fire.
Lint Buildup in dryer vent
Causes of improper dryer venting:
Installed incorrectly when new
Not cleaned regularly
Broken connection
Vent is too long from dryer to exit
Venting into walls, attic, or vertical through roof
Bad exit cover
Connections not clamped correctly
You would be surprised to know that every home we have entered so far has had at least one issue that needed to be resolved for their dryer and dryer vent to work properly! Duct tape holding them together, hose clamps not used or not tightened, disconnected pipe in the wall, etc. Homes in Ephraim, Moroni, Salem, and Nephi to name a few have all had these various issues.
When you schedule an appointment with the Lint Man we have a very thorough process for inspection and cleaning, plus any repairs needed. We will replace any flex hose, clamps, or exit covers needed. We inspect and clean the entire length of your dryer vent leaving it shiny and dust/lint free. We will clean up any lint mess behind your dryer, and leave the entire area looking better than we found it. You will always be provided with before and after photos to see your system and what improvements were made.
Our mission is to education families about the importance of dryer safety, and provide a valuable service at the highest level of responsibility possible. Here in Sanpete county, there is only one place to call when you need your dryer vent cleaned yearly- The Lint Man!
