A customer's 3-word note changed how I check dryer vents

Had a lady in Columbus hand me a sticky note that said 'lint is alive' after I cleared what I thought was a solid blockage. Turns out there was a second buildup deeper in the line, almost caused a fire. Now I run a camera scope on every dryer job over 15 feet, anyone else add extra steps after a close call?

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thomasshah12d ago

You ever pull a second pigtail of lint out after you already cleared the main line? That stuck with me too. I started using a leaf blower on the exterior vent after every cleanout now, just to make sure nothing's hiding deeper. Also worth checking the miter joints, that's where mine usually packs up.