The Fix-It Playbook — Dryer Vent Flowchart | Free 1-Page PDF | 2026 Edition

Dryer taking two cycles to dry, or running hot? Check the vent before you blame the dryer.

Two questions sort it. Has it been more than a year since the full vent run was cleaned? Then, dryer running, feel the airflow at the outside hood: weak or none means the vent is clogged; strong means it isn't the vent, three steps each.

The sheet also carries a duct-material quick-check (rigid metal stays, foil or plastic goes), and a plain line on when to stop and call a pro.

One page. Print it or keep it on your phone. Free instant PDF download, yours to keep.

If the tree sends you deeper: How to Clean Your Dryer Vent ($6) adds the complete troubleshooting table, the case for rigid metal duct over flex, and the yearly maintenance checklist. All five laundry guides come together as the Laundry Repair Kit ($14), and all 24 year-round guides are in the Core Library ($49).