That time a 'simple' dryer repair in Mesa turned into a full vent line replacement

Got a call for a dryer not heating, figured it was the thermal fuse. Found the vent line behind the dryer was crushed flat for about three feet, a total fire hazard. The homeowner had no idea because the previous owner boxed it in with drywall. Ended up spending four hours cutting out drywall and running a whole new rigid metal duct. Anyone else run into a hidden vent issue that turned a quick fix into a big job?

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the_lucas6d ago

Found a squirrel condo in mine once.

williams.sage6h ago

I mean how bad can a squirrel condo really be though.

jamie_clark6d ago

A squirrel condo, that's a new one. Sounds like a real mess to clean up.