Roof Dryer Vent Problems

So the dryer has to vent vertically up through the roof.

Roof dryer vent problems.

Some homes have dryer vents that exhaust to the attic or garage. Dryer vents should always be vented through the side of the house and not vented through the roof and ideally the exit should be fairly close to the ground. While reducing the fire danger clogged screens create a lack of pest protection also creates problems. The vent becomes clogged with lint and.

Unlike the vents shown above left the dryerjack affects airflow by less than 01 water column inches of pressure. If your dryer vent is clogged your clothes will take longer and longer to dry because the blocked dryer vent is trapping the air and keeping your. With the lack of good roof vent options prior to the introduction of the dryerjack many savvy contractors would simply remove the screen. Clothes dryers should be vented through the side of the house preferably within reach from the ground.

The attic is usually colder than the rest of the house during the winter and that can create a problem for a dryer vent. There are several problems with these types of installations. These terminals need to be cleaned on a regular basis to prevent lint buildup. I think the roof is a stupid spot to terminate clothes dryer vents because it s difficult to clean and it s a major contributor to ice dams.

The drying time should take no longer than 30 40 minutes per load. Luckily cleaning out a dryer vent is relatively simple if you follow the steps below. Dryerjacks are the first roof vents designed to meet the more stringent venting requirements of dryer exhaust systems. Keeping a clean dryer vent is much easier when you can safely reach the exit.

Difficulty cleaning dryer vent. One of the first signs that your dryer vent is clogged is when your clothes are no longer fully drying during a regular dry cycle. A better roof termination. The outer part of the vent pipe may be difficult to access and check for problems.

The most common problem with joist hangers. The laundry is located in the middle of our home in a hall closet. When bath fans and clothes dryers vent through the roof they melt a bunch of snow. The photos below are from a recent inspection of a 2007 built home in plymouth that had a badly clogged dryer vent terminal at the roof.

Dryer vents should be ventilated outdoors or through the roof.