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[quote=Anonymous]Hello,

I bought a condo in Fairfax County recently and noticed that our dryer has been wet from the inside/constantly covered in condensation when not in use, clothes are coming out wet, etc.  I thought it was a clog and decided to clean it.  However, I quickly realized that our dryer vent itself is clean -- as soon as I disconnected the vent, a slew of hot air blew in my face and I saw that the dryer vent flapper connecting to the wall is covered in condensation.  It turns out that none of the dryer vents are connected to anything on the roof to blow the dryer lint out; the lint lives in the walls and has for years/since the first W/Ds were installed in this building.  It also turns out that NONE of the vents that are supposed to suck air out of the room (e.g., in the bathroom) are doing that; instead, they're actively blowing hot air INTO the condo, which explains why our bathrooms are constantly hot.

I can call a W/D repairman, but he won't be allowed on the roof to check for problems/clogs higher up unless he bribes one of the staff members.  I'm also told that building staff are aware of the issue and will "maybe" look into it in 4-5 years, even though the problem has been happening for ages.  DCUM, would you know how can I fix this issue?  I'm worried about fire hazards and mold in the walls as well.[/quote]

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