[dpdale]

Thanks. We were wondering who to call.

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by Worldseries27

if the issue is gravity it can be solved by having a tin duct with an inducer motor to propel the exhaust up and out
one of my former tasks.

IMO it bad design especially in 2x4 wall. 4x6 wall can get 4” pipe which will work much better. The pipe not big enough to work efficiently, moisture for drying process causes lint to stick to sides and any low volume areas.

it’s oval shaped but still not enough volume to over come gravity. It will plug up sooner than any other design due to particles being lifted straight up and moisture in the air. Even if put boost fan in the system IMO it will also eventually get clogged same way the dryer boost fan gets clogged. Yes, it will help, but IMO now way getting around clean out depending on use.

[Linda Taranto]

I have my dryer vent cleaned every year. It's not expensive. Not only does it help with drying, it helps prevent dryer fires based on clogged vents.

[wnoran]

If dryer is too close to wall the tubing may be kinked. If possible move it out a bit and retry.
We had an hourly ($50) man do this and a couple other jobs in that time.

[saffron]

Originally Posted by dpdale

We just moved into an older, circa 1992, courtyard villa. Our new dryer seems to be taking a very long time to dry clothes, almost an hour for 2 sets of twin sheets, and a few other things. When my husband went to check on the dryer vent exit, thinking it might be blocked, he couldn’t find it outside. Could the dryer be vented into the attic? Also, can’t find any attic access.

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[LucyP]

Had same problem, the vent needed cleaning and it’s on the roof. Had Massey out to clean.

[big guy]

Originally Posted by dpdale

We just moved into an older, circa 1992, courtyard villa. Our new dryer seems to be taking a very long time to dry clothes, almost an hour for 2 sets of twin sheets, and a few other things. When my husband went to check on the dryer vent exit, thinking it might be blocked, he couldn’t find it outside. Could the dryer be vented into the attic? Also, can’t find any attic access.

We had a Baja built in 1993 and the vent went straight out through the ceiling and then through the roof. I had ours cleaned after we bought it and the guy who did it said that there was a big "cookie" in there, a round bunch of lint that was compacted and thick. After he finished there were birds on the roof picking up the loose lint to add to their nests. If it's taking that long to dry sheets, you have built up lint in that flue, which is a fire hazard.

[CWGUY]

Originally Posted by LucyP

Had same problem, the vent needed cleaning and it’s on the roof. Had Massey out to clean.

Massey Pest Control????