Should dryer vents be straight?

• <div><p>Your dryer vent hose should be as straight as you can possibly get it. A straight vent means less lint buildup in the hose. If the hose has a lot of bends and turns, it’s much easier and much more likely for lint to get stuck along the line, meaning you’ll have to clean it out a lot more often to decrease the risk of a total blockage or a fire. </p></div>

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Last update on November 24, 2025

Reviewed in July 2023
We had our air ducts and dryer vent cleaned out and andy did a great job!!!!!
N.A.B. Air Quality
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Reviewed in May 2021
On time and good service also offered a military discount Recommended if you need your dryer vent cleaned
DUCTZ of Mid Michigan
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Reviewed in July 2017
The technician was on time and reasonably priced. They dryer hose was coiled up so lint was not passing thru. Good thing we had the done because we potentially could have had a dryer vent fire.
Hager Fox Heating & Air Conditioning Co
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Reviewed in May 2016
They did an excellent job. They showed up early, and were all done before I got home. They had to replace 7 boards on the roof. Not a surprise, I could see underneath that they were rotted out. They also added a ridge vent to eliminate a wet floor situation. It did the trick, the floor has been...
Palmer Construction
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Reviewed in April 2016
The crew from Elite was very professional. I was under the assumption I was going to have to replace my dryer. My wife constantly has to run our dryer through numerous cycles to get clothes dry. Upon arrival Mark quickly checked to make sure my dryer vent was connected. They proceeded to use a...
Elite Heating & Cooling Inc
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Reviewed in September 2015
I was very impressed with Kelly's Cleaning Service. The receptionist, Buffy, was very friendly, professional, and knowledgeable about the options and services available to me. I was concerned that the dryer vent could not be cleaned (and had not been cleaned in 20 years) because it was located...
Kelly Cleaning Service
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Reviewed in May 2015
I am sorry to be going back so long. However, while most of the work got done, I recently notice a scorched odor when I ran the clothes dryer. The vent was not done, and lint was building up. The odor was from when hot air hit it. I hired someone else to redo that. I believe the build up of...
JL Handyman
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Reviewed in June 2014
The window is now beautiful and most of all dry. At one point in time I was so scared for rain and if my basement rugs would be wet. Now I forget to check because I have a dry basement. Thank you.
Rangel's Waterproofing & Construction
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Reviewed in January 2012
When the dryer failed to heat properly following the addition of the vent (it heated well before the vent was added), I called AW again. He stated that the vent would not cause a problem with the heating element and offered to come out again (I assume for his $75 fee) to determine if there was...
Appliance Wizard
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Reviewed in July 2011
Chris was easy to contact. I had recently purchased a home that had a homemade dryer vent system that had never been cleaned. It was clearly unsafe and and needed major repairs. After seeing the venting, Chris knew that this would take more time than the standard dryer vent cleaning and asked...
Chimney Cricket
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Dryer Vent Cleaning questions, answered by experts

You have two different types of air vents in your home: supply and return air vents. Your supply air vents are responsible for pushing air into your home. Meanwhile, return air vents draw warmer air back into the ductwork to condition it by removing the warm molecules from it. Both types of vents are necessary to a working HVAC system and a comfortable home.

Your dryer vent hose should be as straight as you can possibly get it. A straight vent means less lint buildup in the hose. If the hose has a lot of bends and turns, it’s much easier and much more likely for lint to get stuck along the line, meaning you’ll have to clean it out a lot more often to decrease the risk of a total blockage or a fire.

Absolutely! Cleaning the interior of your dryer is crucial to maintain its efficiency and safety. As time goes by, lint, debris, and residues from dryer sheets tend to build up inside the drum, on the lint trap, and around the heating elements. Regular cleaning of the inside of the dryer prevents these particles from blocking the system, ensuring smooth airflow, and reducing the risk of fire hazards.

The length of an allowable dryer vent varies based on the local building codes and regulations. Typically, the maximum range is 25 to 35 feet. However, if the vent must have any 90-degree turns, you may see a reduction of five feet from the maximum. Some municipalities may have no specific maximum allowable length as part of the code. Typically, installers will run the vent over the shortest possible distance for safety. The dryer vent cleaning cost is less with a shorter vent length as well.

Clean lint traps, check hoses for wear, and avoid overloading to extend their lifespan.

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