Is the cleaning of dryer vents a homeowner responsibility?
Yes. Because dryer vents serve only one unit, having them cleaned and repaired is the homeowners responsibility (for additional information, see Tuxworth Condominium Documents: Units & Boundaries, Section 4; and Maintenance Responsibility, Section 17, a). Depending on the type of building, Tuxworth dryers are vented in one of two ways from individual units: In three-level buildings, individual dryer ducts are vented through the attic via a common outlet in the roof; In two-level buildings, ducts run through the walls and space between the top and bottom units to outside vents in the buildings exterior walls. Having your dryer vents cleaned regularly is a necessary part of maintaining your unit in good condition, not only for yourself, but also for your neighbors. Doing so can improve dryer efficiency, prevent costly dryer malfunctions, reduce moisture problems in walls, and remove the threat of fire due to lint build-up. If your vents havent been cleaned in a long time, expensive repai
