Have you ever opened your laundry room door and got hit in the face with hot, humid air during a drying cycle? This is a telltale sign that your dryer vent may need some investigating. Leading to a potential problem in your home, humid air indicates that your dryer ventilation system is not functioning properly. Although there may be a few issues that are occurring, it is highly advised to consult with a professional dryer vent cleaning service provider like Dryer Vent Doctor in order to get to the bottom of your issue.
What’s The Problem?
A humid laundry room can be the result of a few problems involving your dryer and dryer vent:
Dryer vent hose is disconnected or damaged: After pulling your dryer away from the wall, you may notice that your dryer vent hose is disconnected or damaged. This can happen over time when your dryer hose goes through normal wear and tear. It can also happen if your dryer is pushed too hard against the wall causing the disconnection or damage. A ripped hole or bent hose will need to be fixed and replaced in order for your dryer to vent properly.
Dryer vent is clogged: A dryer vent can become clogged with debris and lint that will wreak havoc on your dryer efficiency and the indoor air quality of your home. Clogged vents can also cause a fire due to the lack or hot air ventilation. This happens when the vent is clogged and the air is pushed back into your home. Not only can dryer vents become clogged, they can accumulate moisture from the humid air threatening a mold infestation inside your house. This will cause difficulty to breathe and magnify asthma and allergies. Potential mold and fire issues can be an extremely dangerous and costly problem to have. Being proactive and preventative will give you peace of mind and save you money at the same time.
Improper installation: If your dryer vents were installed incorrectly, your dryer efficiency and ventilation will suffer. Incorrect installation mainly comes down to the length of your dryer vent. Dryer vent systems are only meant to be about 25 feet long, including each angle that reroutes the warm air to escape your home safely. If your venting system is either too long or has too many angles, this will cause a lot of backed up pressure. In this case, most dryers are not capable of moving the hot, humid air any further.
If your dryer is functioning properly, its main objective is to remove hot and humid air from the house. Although some issues may be fixed by easily reattaching the dryer vent hose, or a simple DIY repair, having a professional diagnose what the problem will be is your best option for the safety of you and your family. These issues stated above can be avoided by contacting the right professional company such as Dryer Vent Doctor. Taking part in our dryer vent Routine Maintenance Program will leave your vents clean and you worry free.