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Brand new dryer takes too long to dry clothes

The new dryer was installed in a garage, the dryer vent runs up the wall about ten feet to an opening in the roof...could it be that the vent tube is too long? If so, is there a solution that won't break the bank? We live in a very humid area.

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You might try to re route the tube so it dosent have so much distance to trave. maybe put a veny in the wall closer to the dryer.within 4 to 5 ft.

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