Is your dryer taking too long to dry clothes? Before booking an appliance repair or buying a replacement dryer, check the vent. If your dryer is tumbling and producing heat, restricted airflow could be the reason your clothes are still damp.
Getting a D80 error on your LG dryer, even though your house is practically brand new? The problem might not be your dryer or even a buildup of lint. Sometimes, the problem is how the outside dryer vent was installed in the first place.
If your clothes are taking longer to dry, your laundry room feels hotter than normal, or your dryer seems to be working harder than it used to, you might assume it’s time for a new appliance.
In reality, the problem often isn’t the dryer at all.
It’s the dryer vent.
Every spring, we see a sharp increase in calls from homeowners dealing with a problem many didn’t even know existed… birds nesting inside dryer vents.