Clogged Dryer Vent Symptoms: Is Yours a Fire Hazard?

An image illustrating the severe fire danger of a clogged dryer vent by showing burning lint inside the exhaust pipe. By listing clear symptoms like burning smells and overheating, it helps homeowners quickly identify risks and prevent house fires.

Last spring, I pulled nearly a foot of compacted lint from a vent duct in a Tacoma home where the owners had been running double cycles for six months, convinced their three-year-old dryer was dying. The dryer was fine. The vent hadn’t been cleaned since the house was built. That blockage was one heat spike … Read more