Northshore Vent Pros
Customer
Sarah Whitman
482 Maple Ridge Ln, Evanston, IL 60201
(555) 601-2244
sarah.whitman@example.com
Findings
Second-floor laundry room
Roof
24 ft
Rigid metal
3
Roof cap intact, damper stuck open, heavy lint buildup at the termination and first elbow.
Heavy
Minor kink at the first elbow behind the dryer; foil transition hose crushed.
Flexible foil transition hose in use. Recommend replacement with UL 2158A metal hose.
Airflow
Work completed
- Inspected vent termination and damper operation
- Measured airflow before cleaning
- Rotary-brushed full duct run to the roof cap
- Vacuumed dryer cavity and lint-trap housing
- Measured airflow after cleaning and run-tested dryer
- Documented safety concerns and recommendations
Before & After


Recommendations
Replace the foil transition hose with a UL 2158A semi-rigid metal hose. Install a new roof cap with a working damper and pest screen.
Customer approval
Sarah Whitman
July 28, 2026



