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Dryer Exhaust Specialist in Chicago Inspects Dryer Vent Installations in New Homes; Finds Problems
Improper dryer exhaust installation is even common in newer homes and just as much a fire hazard as in the older homes
 
Chicago, IL - Mory Matias, owner of Dryer Vent Wizard in Chicago, recently inspected a dryer exhaust system in a newer home.  The homeowner was confident that everything would be correct and up to code because the home was less than one year old.
 
Mory looked behind the clothes dryer and he was happy to find that the proper material was used for the dryer ducts; semi-rigid metal instead of corrugated plastic or vinyl.  The pieces were joined with metal tape rather than screws that protrude into the inside of the ducts to catch and trap lint.
 
Mory followed the duct to see where it ends; he was disappointed to find that it went right into the attic.  "There was a pile of lint in the attic and I could see that mold and mildew was growing on the rafters," said Mory.  "Mold will eventually cause the rafters to rot.  Mold spores in the home cause upper respiratory problems for people too.  By law, the dryer must be vented outdoors.  If you have a gas dryer, ... more

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