Have you noticed that your dryer is taking forever to dry your clothes? Do you smell something burning when your dryer is running? Most likely your dryer vent may be in need of a good cleaning! Even though you may be cleaning your lint trap regularly, only a small portion of lint is caught by that screen. The rest goes into your duct and sticks to the insides, eventually restricting airflow to the outside. Not only is a clogged dryer vent a pain, it’s also a fire hazard-dryer lint is highly flammable! It’s true-dryer vents that are clogged are a major cause of house fires every year.
In case you have not covered the flue properly water can enter your chimney that can lead to faster deterioration. If you will not repair the issue on time it can cause some serious damage. you might have to replace the entire flue lining that is very expensive.