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Clogged vents and duct cleaning
A dryer exhaust duct that is clogged with lint not only affects the performance of the dryer, it also creates the perfect environment for a dryer fire. Ducts that are bent, crimped, crushed or twisted in any fashion tend to collect more lint than straight ducts. The lint builds up over time and other factors, such as sticky residue from dryer sheets, condensation, critters living inside the ductwork, and how often the lint trap is cleaned, all contribute to restricting the airflow in the dryer exhaust duct.
Reasons to Choose the DryerWallVent
Learn all about the DryerWallVent: its advantages, features and benefits.
Venting Upwards Through the Roof?
DryerJacks are the first roof vents designed to meet the more stringent venting requirements of dryer exhaust systems. Coupled with The RoofNeck, they work together to strengthen the ductwork connection.
Eliminating mold issues
Mold isn’t just associated with the washer – it’s also a health hazard that affects the dryer. Clogged dryer exhaust ducts are a breeding ground for mold growth inside the duct as well as on walls and surfaces in your laundry space. Mold spores thrive in humid environments and quickly grow and spread when exposed to water.
Avoiding a Washing Machine Hose Burst
Are rubber washing machine hoses safe? Imagine coming home to water-covered floors. The main cause of washing machine hose failure is the material.
The Numerous Benefits of DryerFlex
The easiest way to make your laundry room safer is by using the right transition duct. Dryers naturally vibrate and get pushed back against the wall, crushing the transition duct and creating a dangerous fire hazard.
Reasons to install the Defender Access+
The code compliant vertical bars allow lint to easily exit the duct while creating a barrier against unwanted wildlife intrusion. The vertical bars keep creatures out while minimizing lint buildup,
DryerWallVent Features & Benefits
As the hot, humid air leaves the dryer and travels through the duct to escape to the outside, it’s important for this airflow to take any excess lint particles along with it.
About DryerFlex
The UL rated DryerFlex bends into position and retains its shape. Stronger than semi-rigid duct, the crush-resistant design of DryerFlex always maintains its 4” diameter, regardless if stretched or compressed.
Improve the dryer's efficiency
Are your clothes not drying like they should? If your laundry is taking a long time to dry, that’s an indication of a clogged dryer duct.
Can mice enter a home through the dryer vent?
Mice, along with other pests and rodents, find an easy pathway into your home through the dryer vent. The dark, warm, safe and overly inviting “tube” lures them in.
DryerWallVent Advantages
Often, not much thought goes into selecting the type of vent cover to be connected to the dryer exhaust duct at the home’s exterior wall. While there are several types of vents on the market to choose from, the DryerWallVent is built to withstand the test of time.
The sleek, efficient 6-Inch Premium Wall Vent
Designed to match the sleek look and excellent efficiency of the DryerWallVent, the 6-Inch Premium Wall Vent's purpose is for non-dryer venting applications, such as kitchen hood and bathroom fan exhaust venting.
DryerWallVent: Engineered for Serious Performance
When selecting a wall vent termination for your home, choose the DryerWallVent to safely and efficiently vent your dryer's exhaust to the exterior of the home.
Overview of The Dryerbox DB-480, DB-425 and DB-4D
The Dryerbox is an in-wall recessed receptacle in the laundry room that houses the dryer exhaust duct. It has changed the way of venting a dryer, contributing to improved dryer performance, safer, more efficient and roomier homes.
The DryerFlex Advantage
DryerFlex outperforms all other types of exhaust ducts due to its unique design of all-metal construction using five layers of 25-micron aluminum ribbon wound over galvanized, zinc coated wire.
Top reasons to clean the dryer’s exhaust system
Cleaning a dryer’s exhaust system is so much more than routine cleaning of the lint trap, or lint screen, with each load of laundry. It’s so much more than wiping the dryer’s drum with warm soapy water and a cloth. It’s entirely possible that the dryer’s warranty wouldn’t be honored by the manufacturer if the system wasn’t routinely maintained, once per year at a minimum.
How Does Dryer Lint Impact Indoor Air Quality?
Dryer lint does impact the quality of the air in your home as these particles are often released into the air, becoming airborne. The particles are then inhaled, causing respiratory issues and allergies.
When to install the DryerWallVent No-Collar
The DryerWallVent No-Collar (DWV-NC) is a rugged, top-performing vent termination that is simple to add to your existing home’s dryer exhaust system. Its versatile installation can make difficult dryer vent installations a breeze.
DryerWallVent: The superior choice for a dryer's exhaust termination
The stylish, low-profile DryerWallVent is the vent of choice to effectively vent the dryer’s exhaust to the exterior.