Warning signs of dryer lint blockage You could have just one of these symptoms or many depending on the amout of blockage and the type of dryer you have. Does your dryer take over 50 min. to dry a load Is your dryer hot to the touch on top Humidity inside the dryer door Dryer lint collecting on the inside of the dryer door Is there ever a slight burning smell when drying Water in the transition tube connecting the dryer A moldy or musty smell on your clothing Is lint gathering on the backside of your lint screen Excessive lint on black clothing Is your dryers lint screen not gathering any lint on it Your connection kit could be part of the problem If your dryer has a transition made out of foil or plastic you could be at risk. Unfortunately many retailers save money by using cheap connections. Watch the videos below to see the difference.   We tested some common vent kits The metal vent kit we recommend  Dryer Vent Videos  Articles & Press  Dryer vent test  Sears named in lawsuit  Dryer lint buildup explained  Failure to clean your dryer  Cleaning benefits  How safe is your dryer vent  How often should I clean  House fires 5 leading causes  Fire marshal speaks  Tampa company warns  Dryer vent flame test  Ventless clothes dryers  More  Online vent analysis  Dryer vent terms  Printable brochure