Dryer Venting & Exhaust Duct Repair
I install and repair dryer venting with smooth rigid duct and proper exterior terminations, shortening runs, cutting lint buildup, and reducing fire risk.
What I do
- Route dryer exhaust to exterior terminations
- Replace ribbed flex with smooth rigid duct
- Shorten and straighten over-long runs
- Install proper exterior vent hoods with dampers
- Correct ducting after laundry relocations
Common problems I fix
- Long or kinked runs that trap lint and stay damp
- Ribbed plastic or foil flex that catches lint
- Vents terminating into crawlspaces or walls
- Clothes taking multiple cycles to dry
Good-fit projects
- Laundry room renovations or relocations
- Homes with long, restrictive dryer runs
- New laundry installations
- Dryers that no longer dry in one cycle
A dryer vent has one job: carry hot, moist, lint-laden air outside quickly. When the run is too long, full of tight bends, or built from ribbed flex, lint collects and the dryer struggles. I install and repair dryer venting with smooth rigid duct and a clean exterior termination.
Why a dryer takes several cycles to dry
The vent is almost always the cause. Long or kinked runs, ribbed flexible duct, and accumulated lint all trap the moist air the dryer is trying to push out. I shorten and straighten the run, swap flex for smooth rigid duct, and clear the path to an exterior vent so the dryer breathes.
What duct a dryer should use
Smooth-wall rigid metal duct. Ribbed plastic and foil flex sag, snag lint, and add fire risk; they are the opposite of what a dryer needs. I route rigid duct to an exterior hood fitted with a backdraft damper, keeping joints smooth so lint passes through instead of collecting.
After a laundry move or renovation
Relocating a laundry room often leaves a long or awkward dryer run. I plan and route the ducting as part of the renovation so the new location vents as well as a short, direct run.
Where I provide this service
I serve Squamish, Whistler, Pemberton, and nearby Sea to Sky communities. See service areas.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does my dryer take multiple cycles to dry clothes?
A restrictive vent is the usual cause. Long runs, tight bends, ribbed flex, and lint buildup all trap moist air so the dryer can't exhaust. I replace flex with smooth rigid duct, shorten the run, and clear the path to a proper exterior vent.
What kind of duct should a dryer use?
Smooth-wall rigid metal duct is best. Ribbed plastic and foil flex sag, catch lint, and are a fire risk. I run rigid duct to an exterior hood with a damper, keeping the path short and the joints smooth so lint moves through.