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Cary, Apex, Holly Springs, I just had my vent cleaned and now I have moisture in my dryer.We receive this question frequently in the summer. Yes, you might have moisture and condensation in the dryer this time of year. It has been very hot and humid the last few weeks. All that hot and humid air is trying its hardest to enter your home. This phenomenon will be more prevalent after your vent is cleaned because the lint buildup in the vent was acting as insulation and blocking the... |
Dryer Vent Cap causes damage to roof of homeThere is a huge misconception that any roof vent cap available is good enough to use as a dryer vent that exits the home on the roof. Not only does Building Code require that a dryer vent termination be free from a screen, but there are several reasons it's a bad idea to have a screen in your vent cap. A screen in your vent cap will build up lint over time and cause a blockage.... |
Dryer Vent Cap causes damage to roof of homeThere is a huge misconception that any roof vent cap available is good enough to use as a dryer vent that exits the home on the roof. Not only does Building Code require that a dryer vent termination be free from a screen, but there are several reasons it's a bad idea to have a screen in your vent cap. A screen in your vent cap will build up lint over time and cause a blockage.... |
I finally got around to cleaning out my dryer vent!No need to feel bad if you find yourself in this situation; most people never give their dryer vents a second thought. Just count yourself lucky that damp clothes are the only problem you have encountered as clogged dryer vents can cause many more issues than just long drying times. |
I just had my vent cleaned, and now I have water collecting in my dryer!To answer your question, first, we need to understand why the water is building up in the first place. We live in the south, and from June through September, it's hot and humid! All that not and humid air is trying to make its way into your home. Your clothes dryer has a nice vent with a 4” opening to the outside. The cool, dry air from inside your house makes it's way out,... |
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