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Posted by Joseph Meehan on July 10, 2006, 3:43 pm
jeffreyswilson@gmail.com wrote:
> I may or may not have a clogged dryer vent, but I think I have a
> problem nonetheless. The ductwork from the dryer to the outside vent
> is probably 30-40 feet. The dryer takes forever to dry things and I
> was wondering if it had to do with that length (although there is no
> choice, based on the layout of my condo). Secondly, I can't tell where
> the ductwork runs. It goes straight up into the ceiling, but it
> disappears and the room above that does not show the other side. It
> comes out of the wall 20 feet away and runs to the external wall to
> vent. How can I tell if there is a clog at some point in the ductwork?
> I know there are kits that will snake up and clean it, but they only
> have 12' long extentions. Also, the ductwork is that white plastic
> stuff. Is that dangerous? I am not sure how I could replace it without
> tearing up my entire condo. Any guidance or information on this would
> be a huge help. Thanks very much!
They may not like it, but I believe it is time to talk to your condo
association. First that plastic trash pipe is a fire hazard and is likely a
code violation. You may want to check that out first. As you have found
out, it also can be a efficiency problem as well. You can run further with
good duct that that accordion plastic stuff without causing a problem for
the dryer. The plastic also collects more lint so it is a maintenance
issue.
It would be a lot cheaper for all of them to be replaced at once that
each owner replacing one at a time. It also may be that your condo rules
would require them to do the work anyway.
--
Joseph Meehan
Dia duit
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