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How Clogged Dryer Vents Can Affect Your Health

Dryer vents play a crucial role in maintaining your dryer’s efficiency and safety. However, many homeowners must pay more attention to keeping these vents clean. A clogged dryer vent can lead to many problems, not only for your appliance but also for your health. This article will explore how clogged dryer vents can negatively impact […]

Guest Blog – Dryer Venting (from a Home Inspector’s POV)

Burning plastic dryer venting

Clothes dryers remove moisture from wet clothing by blowing hot air over them while they tumble in a spinning drum. This heat comes from either an electric heating element or a gas burner. Heavy loads of laundry can contain over a gallon of water, which turns into water vapor during drying. This vapor is expelled […]

Dear Home Inspector: Be On The Lookout! Dryer Vent Systems That Blow Inside the Home?

Dryer Vent Blowing into Attic

Dear Home Inspector, As experts in the field of home inspection, you’re well aware of the importance of identifying every potential issue that could affect a property’s safety and value. One area we’ve found that can often be overlooked, even in thorough inspections, is the dryer vent system. A Common Oversight with Significant Consequences In […]