Vinyl/Soft Foil Dryer Vent Hose
At least one section of the dryer vent hose is vinyl or soft foil.
OccasionalPlan for itDryer vent
Why it matters
Using a vinyl or soft foil dryer vent hose can pose a fire hazard due to its susceptibility of kinking, melting, and catching fire.
How common is it?
Found in 8% of the homes HomeCloud evaluated, Sep 2025 to Oct 2026.
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.
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