Long attic runs, too many bends, flexible foil ductwork used where rigid pipe is required, vents that run uphill — these are common in homes throughout Indian River County and the surrounding region. They're not always the result of careless installation.
Often they reflect code requirements and practices from the era when the home was built. The problem is that these design characteristics don't just restrict airflow — they create conditions that a routine cleaning can't correct.
Every time you run the dryer, lint accumulates faster, heat builds higher, and your equipment works harder than it should. Cleaning helps. But when the root problem is the design of the vent run itself, the only real fix is correcting the design.
Common design problems we find in Treasure Coast homes:

Vent runs that exceed the maximum allowable length for proper exhaust. More 90-degree bends than the system can handle — each one reduces effective length. Flexible foil or vinyl ductwork used in attic sections — prohibited in most current codes.
Disconnected vent sections venting lint and heat directly into the attic cavity. Crushed or kinked ductwork behind the dryer from poor clearance. Vent runs that go uphill — trapping condensation and accelerating lint buildup. Systems designed for a different dryer type or exhaust configuration than what's installed.