Dryer Vent Not Sealed Properly
The dryer vent has an opening where pests and wildlife could enter the home.
Less commonPlan for itDryer vent
Why it matters
A dryer vent that isn't sealed properly could allow pests and wildlife to enter the home through the opening.
How common is it?
Didn't come up in the homes HomeCloud evaluated Sep 2025 to Oct 2026, but it's on our list of insulation and ventilation findings.
Counted by the finding's name on HomeCloud reports, so the true number can be a little higher.
How soon to fix it
HomeCloud reports list this as something to plan for rather than an emergency.
More insulation and ventilation resources
Types of insulationBlown-in, batts and spray foam: where each is used in attics, walls and floors, and what R-value means.Crawl space vapor barrier vs. encapsulationWhat a vapor barrier does, what encapsulation adds (sealed walls and vents, insulation, a drying system), and how to choose for a home in our markets.Dryer vent safetySigns a dryer vent is clogged, how to clean the lint screen and the vent, and why plastic and foil hoses should be replaced.
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