Cleaning the lint trap is not enough, most home owners are unaware that the vent in the wall needs to be serviced on average of once a year. How to tell if your unit is in need of cleaning. If the unit is taking longer to dry (multiple cycles). Visible lint protruding from the termination hood out side the home. If smells become noticeable during use, it is well past time to service h

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VENT CONSTRUCTION REQUIRMENTS AS PER THE INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CODE

  • 4" SMOOTH WALL, METAL PIPE ONLY.
  • SEAMS RUNNING INLINE WITH AIR FLOW..
  • NO INTRUSIVE SCREWS USED TO CONNECT LINER.
  • TERMINATING WITH PROPER HOOD OR GUARD.
  1. FLEXIBLE MATERIAL USED AS CONNECTION FROM DRYER TO VENT MUST BE VISIBLE FOR INSPECTION.
    DRYER VENT SERVICE CYCLES FOR 1&2 FAMILY HOMES

 

  • HEAVY USE: FOUR OR MORE LOADS WEEKLY
  •            SERVICE EVERY SIX MONTHS OR YEARLY

  • MODERATE USE: THREE OR LESS WEEKLY
  •                              SERVICE YEARLY

  • LIGHT USE: ONE LOAD WEEKLY
  •                       SERVICE EVERY TWO YEARS