Some homeowners who purchase a new dryer aren’t sure how to connect it to the vent. Instead of bringing in a professional installer, they just proceed to use the dryer as is without hooking it to the vent. This is a bad idea and is one of the many dryer vent hazards that’s easily preventable.

Why Dryer Operation Without Vent Attachment Is Bad

Despite what some people say, you should never use the dryer if it’s not hooked to the vent. Operation in this way can lead to premature wear to the appliance; it also causes unnecessary safety risks.

When the dryer is in use, it releases moist air. Where does the air go? Well, without a vent attachment, the air circulates into the home interior. Humid air combined with hot weather is a recipe for mold growth. The air also contains microscopic lint particles, which can be dangerous if inhaled.

Temporary Solutions

If for whatever reason you’re unable to hook up the vent hose, then you have several temporary solutions you can try. First, clean the dryer vent and clean or replace the lint trap. If you lack a permanent hose attachment, you can acquire a temporary aluminum hose from any hardware store.

We’ve also heard of a self-hack that’s an absolute no-no. In lieu of hooking the hose to the vent, some people place the end of the hose in a bucket filled with water. Homeowners do this to stop the lint from flying around. However, the moist air still makes its way to the home interior and induces mold growth.

Stop Dryer Vent Hazards in Bellevue

Spring is the time to call Aurora Edmonds Furnace Cleaning for an air duct assessment as you prep your AC for summer use. It’s also the ideal time to clean the furnace now that winter is behind us. Remember, be mindful of the dryer vent hazards and never operate the dryer without the vent hose in place.

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Posted on April 22, 2021 | Published by Ignite Local | Related Local Business

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Preston Meade

20/04/2023

Called Aurora Edmonds Furnace Cleaning to get the exhaust for our Oil Furance and Dryer vent cleaned. Spoke with someone promptly and they got me scheduled quickly. Cleaners arrived on time, explained what they were doing, and were very thorough in their cleaning.

Victoria N

10/04/2023

I needed to get the ducts and the fan cleaned. In the vents Jay found stuff my teengage kids played with when they were babies which tells me that the previos company I hired didn't do a good job. Everything is clean, I had a lot of questions and everything got answered. Other than cleaning the fan and ducts, Jay fixed the grid, the datached vents - thank you for helping me to keep my home clean! In my opinion this a much better quality work than most other companies out here.

Michelle Hamilton

25/01/2023

Mike and Andrew cleaned out my dryer vent. We had never moved the dryer before to realize there was a hole in our vent duct that was leaking lint into our wall. They also cleaned out the wall cavity and applied metal duct tape to seal the vent until a replacement duct can be installed. Their thoughtfulness and above and beyond work helped save our home from a potential and hidden fire-danger. Thank you!

Erin Whisler

06/01/2023

I called so many different companies and none of them would clean my dryer vent because of its odd location. I found AEF and they where able to come out the next day to find the problem with my vent. The technicians where super friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. I will be calling AEF again in the future.

K H

05/12/2022

I had duct cleaning done - great customer service all around from scheduling to finish. Isaac and Andrew did the service - good communicating, thorough, respectful, efficient. They thought of everything.

Brian Kelly

18/08/2022

Great and timely service in a friendly but professional manner. I called a month after the service with a question and the owner dropped by personally to make sure everything was working properly. Beer impressive!