If the duct becomes damaged, comes apart in a ceiling, attic, or crawl space, we can fix it.  Over time or abuse, dryer ducting can crush or become detached. A damaged duct will restrict airflow, causing longer drying time and faster accumulation of lint in the duct. Builders often just use a wrap of duct tape to seal the joints between sections. As dryer vent accumulates lint, the air pressure, heat, and humidity from the dryer can degrade the seal, causing the duct to come apart.

• Builders often just use a wrap of duct tape to seal the joints between sections. As dryer vent accumulates lint, the air pressure, heat, and humidity from the dryer can degrade the seal, causing the duct to come apart. "Do-it-yourselfers" can bust up the ducting. The hardware store employee advising the use of a leaf blower can cause great damage. Also, the "plumber's snake & rag" trick can damage the ducting or get jammed somewhere in the middle.