Know the Common Causes of a Leaking Dryer Vent

7th May 2022

Know the Common Causes of a Leaking Dryer Vent

Dryers remove moisture from your washed clothes and transfer it outside. Since dryers work with water, they may develop leakage that can cause serious water damage in your home. There are many things to consider when you find that your dryer vent system is leaking.

Damaged Vent Flapper

The vent opening on the outside that connects to your dryer is where the hot air from the machine is let out. The flapper is the cover that goes on this opening to protect it.

When the hot air from your dryer is expelled, the flapper opens. However, a broken vent flapper may stuck in an open position, allowing rain to enter the vent. With all the excess water that accumulates, the vent pipe can develop openings and start leaking.

Condensation

There is a certain amount of water present in the air, which results in humidity. When there is a temperature difference between an object and the air around it, the water vapor condenses into a liquid form on the surface of that object. Condensation may occur on the dryer vent since it removes the hot air it uses to dry your clothes. The vent pipe then begins leakage, which you want to avoid. You can solve this issue with proper insulation of the dryer vent pipe.

Lint Build Up and Obstruction

A dirty dryer vent may become blocked with lint, dust, and debris, which limits the passage of air and water vapor through the pipe. Since it cannot properly disperse into the air, the moisture condenses in the dryer pipe and results in leakage.

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