My gas dryer in my apt takes too long to dry and I wonder if an electric one would work better. Anything to avoid having to go through the wall exhaust vent I have now and apparently can‘t be unclogged fully
Both types of dryers must be vented. Where is the humid air going to go? Common sense. Clean out the dryer vent.
There has to be some kind of air flow to dry the clothes and if the vent is clogged, it will make no difference if the unit is gas or electric. I would call the landlord for the apartment and have them unclog the vent.it could be a fire hazard as well.
The exhaust vent shouldn't be clogged with anything whether you have an electric or a gas dryer. Both have to be vented outside, but especially a gas dryer MUST be vented through the wall in order that Carbon Monoxide doesn't leak into your home. You should have a lint trap on the dryer which needs to be cleaned out after EVERY use. If there's llint clogging the vent hose, the hose needs to be detached from either the wall or the dryer, and clean it out properly. Once you get that done, if your dryer still doesn't work better, then you may have to get a new dryer. BTW, all lint traps should be rinsed with water after cleaning off the lint. There is a residue left on the mesh that can ignite if it isn't cleaned properly. (gas or electric dryers).
