Dryer vent cleaning

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We had someone out to clean our ducts last Monday (that's a whole 'nother problem), and he also cleaned the dryer vent for us. Ever since, the dryer gets plenty hot, but it is not drying the clothes. I've also noticed some lint coming on to the wrong side of the filter. I just figured it was lint that got stirred up during the cleaning, but why would it be sucked in, instead of pushed out?
As an aside, I will say that he did NOT go on the roof to check the exit end. He did everything from inside.
Any suggestions?

[retiredguy123]

It sounds like you have a blockage, probably at the roof because he didn't check the outflow. It's not a good idea to run the dryer until you get it cleaned out again. It could cause a fire. I would suggest calling Desmond Harris, 352-308-7457, and have the job redone.

I would not have the other ducts cleaned out. They are made of a flexible material that can easily be punctured by the cleaning equipment.

[bagboy]

It sounds like you have a blockage, probably at the roof because he didn't check the outflow. It's not a good idea to run the dryer until you get it cleaned out again. It could cause a fire. I would suggest calling Desmond Harris, 352-308-7457, and have the job redone.

I would not have the other ducts cleaned out. They are made of a flexible material that can easily be punctured by the cleaning equipment.

Very good advice!

[Hape2Bhr]

It sounds like you have a blockage, probably at the roof because he didn't check the outflow. It's not a good idea to run the dryer until you get it cleaned out again. It could cause a fire. I would suggest calling Desmond Harris, 352-308-7457, and have the job redone.

I would not have the other ducts cleaned out. They are made of a flexible material that can easily be punctured by the cleaning equipment.

Agree with above; also check to be certain that your flex hose/tubing is not crimped. Lint can catch fire easily with static electricity.

[coffeebean]

I highly recommend Gus for dryer vent cleaning from the dryer and at the roof. He takes photos before and after the cleaning and does an excellent job. Very reasonable too.

352-653-0809

[New Englander]

What does Gus charge?

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Thank you all for the replies. There was a crimp. Pulled the dryer out and straightened the crimp.
Now, the neighbors won't be reporting me for drying my clothes on the shrubs! :1rotfl:

[GRACEALLEMAN]

We had someone out to clean our ducts last Monday (that's a whole 'nother problem), and he also cleaned the dryer vent for us. Ever since, the dryer gets plenty hot, but it is not drying the clothes. I've also noticed some lint coming on to the wrong side of the filter. I just figured it was lint that got stirred up during the cleaning, but why would it be sucked in, instead of pushed out?
As an aside, I will say that he did NOT go on the roof to check the exit end. He did everything from inside.
Any suggestions?
We had a guy do the same thing however he did check the vet on the roof and the person that put our roof on forgot to take off the vent. We were real close to a fire. He kind of saved our lives. I don't remember his business name but he advertises all the time in the village's newspaper.

[Rzepecki]

Very good advice!

Great advice!

[Luggage]

Just a note - those plastic flexi tubes were banned I believe and now only metal vent tubes allowed in most areas ....

[DonnaNi4os]

Sounds like he pushed the lint up and it is blocking the exit. Get him to come back and fix it. I had. I’ve done last week and my clothes are drying faster than before.

[doecats]

HE Didn't get the whole line cleaned out. probably left a plug of lint somewhere close to roof.Very bad as could cause a fire

[Grill Meister]

I second the recommendation for Desmond Harris who owns Covenant Janitorial.....• Covenant Janitorial, Desmond Harris, 352-308-7457 or 352-308-9243. Services include dyer vent cleaning, driveway sealing, and handyman work. Very conscientious.

[DaleDivine]

HE Didn't get the whole line cleaned out. probably left a plug of lint somewhere close to roof.Very bad as could cause a fire

You must not have read all the replies before you replied. OP said problem resolved in another reply.

:ohdear::ohdear:

[pgettinger01]

Something is blocking the air flow. This is a potential fire hazard.

[CWGUY]

Something is blocking the air flow. This is a potential fire hazard.

:ohdear: No it's not. Because about 6:30 last night the OP posted the problem was found and corrected. This would be a much more enjoyable site if people read all the posts before replying. But that is just IMHO. :icon_wink:

[dewilson58]

Something is blocking the air flow. This is a potential fire hazard.

I wonder if it is a python.

[CWGUY]

I wonder if it is a python.

:faint: Maybe one that swallowed one too many roof rats? :shrug:

[rstruski]

Is there a reason that TV's home construction didn't exhaust the dryer vent through the wall adjacent to the dryer location? Pretty easy to clean from that location.

[dewilson58]

Is there a reason that TV's home construction didn't exhaust the dryer vent through the wall adjacent to the dryer location? Pretty easy to clean from that location.

Snakes

[smcgirl]

glad it’s fixed. I use a leaf blower!

[Laker14]

Is there a reason that TV's home construction didn't exhaust the dryer vent through the wall adjacent to the dryer location? Pretty easy to clean from that location.

in my case the dryer is not up against an outside wall.

[coffeebean]

what does gus charge?

$125.

[coffeebean]

Is there a reason that TV's home construction didn't exhaust the dryer vent through the wall adjacent to the dryer location? Pretty easy to clean from that location.

Our laundry room is located in the center of the house. Only way to vent the dryer is through the roof. I would never have anyone clean our dryer vent unless it was done at the dryer and through the roof.

[JMintzer]

Snakes

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[cherylncliff]

We had someone out to clean our ducts last Monday (that's a whole 'nother problem), and he also cleaned the dryer vent for us. Ever since, the dryer gets plenty hot, but it is not drying the clothes. I've also noticed some lint coming on to the wrong side of the filter. I just figured it was lint that got stirred up during the cleaning, but why would it be sucked in, instead of pushed out?
As an aside, I will say that he did NOT go on the roof to check the exit end. He did everything from inside.
Any suggestions?

Sounds like a blockage or kink in the dryer vent line. We used Complete Dryer Vent Services. They were very thorough. They started on the roof at the vent and cleaned all the way back. They used a camera to check the entire vent line and showed us the pictures as well at all the stuff they removed from the line. They replaced our dryer vent line connection with one that was more flexible and cleaned up everything. They may not be the least expensive but they were very professional and thorough. (352) 653-0809

[nn0wheremann]

We had someone out to clean our ducts last Monday (that's a whole 'nother problem), and he also cleaned the dryer vent for us. Ever since, the dryer gets plenty hot, but it is not drying the clothes. I've also noticed some lint coming on to the wrong side of the filter. I just figured it was lint that got stirred up during the cleaning, but why would it be sucked in, instead of pushed out?
As an aside, I will say that he did NOT go on the roof to check the exit end. He did everything from inside.
Any suggestions?
You must have hired the same Bozo I did. Pushed the lint accumulation into a tight pack just short of the top vent. If you have a gas dryer stop using it. Otherwise, get a long length of vent hose, run it out to the garage, or outside, clamp some pantyhose on the end, and finish drying your clothes. Then run a drain cleaner rod down from the flapper on the roof vent to the dryer vent opening in the house. Be prepared for a big mess.

[CWGUY]

:blahblahblah::blahblahblah::blahblahblah: Amazing! Corrected a couple of days ago. :1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl: