A torn foil dryer vent hose
This foil dryer hose came out from behind a dryer with a tear right through the foil between two of its wire rings. Every load since that tear has been blowing hot, damp, lint-filled air into the wall behind the dryer.
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A tear through the foil, behind the dryer
Right now: Pull the dryer out and look behind it. A torn or crushed foil hose should be replaced before the next load.
Foil hose is thin. It gets crushed when the dryer is pushed back, it kinks, and the ribs catch lint faster than a smooth pipe does. A tear like this one usually goes unnoticed because nobody pulls the dryer out to look.
When we clean a vent we look at the connection behind the dryer too, and tell you if the hose needs replacing.
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What people ask about foil dryer vent hoses
Are foil dryer vent hoses safe?
They’re the weak point of most dryer vents. Thin foil crushes, tears and catches lint in its ribs. Semi rigid metal duct holds up much better.
What happens if a dryer vent hose is torn?
Hot, damp, lint filled air blows into the wall or closet behind the dryer, and the lint piles up where you can’t see it.
What should I use instead of a foil dryer hose?
Semi rigid or rigid metal duct, as short and straight as the space allows.
Who fixes dryer vents in Northern Virginia?
Call SwiftPro at (703) 997-9757. We check the hose behind the dryer on every vent cleaning.
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