Video: Dryer Vent Test

MILLBRAE – Host, Sarah Rutan: If you’re unsure whether your dryer is getting adequate ventilation, there’s one easy way you can test for this. To learn more, we’re in Millbrae with Joe Frediani of AWC, speaking on behalf of Diamond Certified Expert Contributor Ron Frediani.

Diamond Certified Expert Contributor, Joe Frediani: So one tip to checking to make sure your dryer is functioning properly and the dryer vent is getting the airflow that it needs is you can – if you have access to the outside of the dryer where it vents out of your house, a lot of times it’s on the side of a wall, feel the air pressure. It should feel like a blow dryer.

If it doesn’t feel very strong then there’s a chance that you could have a clog in your dryer vent. And that could be dangerous. It could be a fire hazard. Also, if you get this cleaned it will help to speed up your drying process, so you won’t have to dry your clothes for two loads, you can do it one load.

Host, Sarah Rutan: To learn more from local, top rated companies, visit our Diamond Certified Expert Reports at experts.diamondcertified.org.