Water in your dryer vent can be problematic. While it is surprising for you to see a drying appliance have a wet problem, it is a very common problem. Here are some causes of water coming in the dryer vent.

Clogged Dryer Vent

Hot air passes from the dryer system through the exhaust vent to the outside. But along with moisture and humid air, lint, dust, and other microscopic particles are also vented out. Over time, this debris build up inside the exhaust vent, preventing hot air from escaping. As a result, that humid air remains inside the vent duct and gradually turns into condensation as it cools. Inspect and clean your dryer vent duct so air can pass freely from the dryer to the outside.

Duct Length

If your vent duct hose is lengthy and curvy then it may create hindrance in the smooth flow of moisture and humid air. The moist air will take a longer time to be vented due to lengthy duct and gradually it will accumulate as water after cooling down.

Curves in your vent duct blocks the airflow and are more prone to accumulate lint and dust. If your duct is too long and has numerous turns then change your vent duct.

Dips in the Duct

If your vent duct is too long and passes through your attic, it is quite natural to form dips. These repetitive dips in the duct will slow down the whole ventilation process of the hot air and create pockets of water droplets in the duct. Shorten your vent duct to ensure proper ventilation.

Damaged Dryer Vent Cover

Dryer vent with holes or any crack will allow cold air to seep into the vent duct which in turn will cool the humid air flowing inside quickly. This results in water inside your vent. If the interior of your dryer vent cover is not damaged, then check the exterior part too. Generally a damaged exterior allows rain, snow, or any type of precipitation inside your dryer vent and hence causing it to store water instead of venting it.

To prevent this, check your dryer vent cover regularly and make sure the flaps are moving freely. If your dryer vent cover is damaged beyond repair just replace it.

Regular cleaning of your dryer vent is recommended to avoid above mentioned issues in the first place.

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