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How to Know if Your Dryer Vents Have Been Properly Installed

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How do you know if your dryer and its vent are working as it should? When it comes time to install a new dryer, dryer vent or entire dryer system, it is essential to ensure they are installed correctly. After all, a properly installed dryer vent is essential to your home or business. As the experts in dryer vent installation for St Paul and the surrounding areas, we would like to tell you more about dryer vent installation and how to ensure a safe and efficient installation:


  • For one, it is important that a screen or cage is never used as an enclosure where the dryer vent ends. A screen or cage may seem like a great way to keep birds, squirrels and other critters from nesting in your dryer vents, but the screen or cage can also cause excess lint to build up. There are special covers that can be installed during the dryer vent installation process. 
  • Dryer vents should also never end in an attic or crawl space. During a dryer vent installation, you want to be sure that the dryer vent ends outside of the house or building. It should never end in an attic or crawl space. If a dryer vent ends there, it can encourage mold and mildew growth because of the moisture they emit. It also means the air from the dryer won’t be properly escaping your home, causing it to become a part of the air you breathe. 
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  • Dryer vents should not be made out of flexible plastic or flexible foil. These can be easily crushed or kinked and that can restrict air flow. The ridges in these types of materials can also cause excess lint to build up in them, and that can increase the risk of a dryer fire. 
  • When securing joints, do not use screws or bolts. Much like ridges in plastic or foil, screws and bolts also cause lint to accumulate. And this also increases the risk of a dryer fire.
  • PVC piping should never be used either. Static can build in these materials and cause lint to stick to the inside. The lint can then mix with excess water and create a sludge-like substance that can also increase the risk of a dryer fire. 
These are just some things to keep in mind to ensure a proper dryer vent installation. The experts at Dryer Vent Wizard know how to properly install a dryer vent and will ensure its safety. Interested in learning more about dryer vent installation in St Paul? Call Dryer Vent Wizard at 651-792-5626 or contact us to Request an Appointment.
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