A lint clog pulled out of one dryer vent
Aaron pulled this out of one dryer vent, a plug of grey lint shaped like the pipe it filled. When a vent gets to this point, the dryer is pushing hot air into a wall of lint.
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A lint plug the shape of the pipe it came from
Right now: If clothes take two cycles or the laundry room gets hot, stop using the dryer until the vent is cleaned.
Lint builds up slowly, so nothing seems wrong until clothes need a second cycle or the top of the dryer feels hot. By then a vent can look like this inside. Lint burns easily, which is why a packed vent is the one to clean before the next load, not next spring.
Long runs, runs with a lot of bends and vents that go up through a roof clog fastest.
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What people ask about dryer vent clogs
What does a clogged dryer vent look like?
Inside, a plug of grey lint shaped like the pipe, like the one in this photo. Outside, a vent flap that stays shut or barely flutters when the dryer runs.
Why is my dryer taking so long to dry?
The most common reason is a clogged vent. Wet air can’t get out, so the clothes stay damp.
Is a clogged dryer vent dangerous?
Yes. A packed vent traps heat against lint, which burns easily. Clean it before the next load.
Who cleans dryer vents in Northern Virginia?
Call SwiftPro at (703) 997-9757. We pull the clog, clean the whole run and check the airflow.
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