Safety checklist for dryer exhaust duct material, routing, joints, support, termination, airflow, lint removal, appliance clearance, makeup air, damage, and maintenance documentation.
4 items to check
For a complete inspection, also consider:
The exhaust system should follow the dryer listing and adopted requirements, using approved materials and a route that terminates outdoors and remains serviceable.
Duct joints, direction, seal, support, transition, appliance clearance, and penetrations should follow the system instructions without protrusions, crushing, disconnection, or heat damage.
Cleaning should remove accessible lint and obstruction without damaging or disconnecting the duct, while airflow and termination flap operate as expected under the appliance instructions.
The area should be clean and free of lint hazards, utilities should remain safe, and the owner should receive route, condition, cleaning, warning-sign, and follow-up information.
Use this checklist after dryer vent installation, rerouting, repair, or professional cleaning. Dryer type, listing, duct route, concealed construction, termination, makeup air, and local mechanical requirements control the final system.
General final inspection for refrigerators, ranges, ovens, washers, dryers, and similar appliances involving anchorage, utilities, clearances, venting, and startup.
Homeowner checklist for appliance repair diagnosis, parts, electrical or gas safety, leaks, reassembly, operating test, error codes, property protection, warranty, invoice, and follow-up.