Wondering why your dryer vent clogs up with lint so fast? Your problem may be an incorrectly installed dryer vent exhaust duct! If your vent is not installed properly it may be causing lint to build up at a certain point and even restrict your dryer's airflow. If lint is backing up the vent you could very well be susceptible to a dryer fire like the photo to the right.

A proper dryer vent should be made of rigid metal as this holds its shape if bent and is least likely to sag. The flexible plastic or flexible foil doesn't hold its shape and is likely to sag and trap lint. Using a heavy metal vent removes moisture from the laundry area, decreases the amount of lint buildup, and removes excess heat from your laundry area.