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The time I found a live hamster in a dryer vent
About two years back, I got a call for a dryer that wouldn't heat up. I figured it was the usual thermal fuse or heating element. I pulled the unit out, got my flashlight, and looked into the vent pipe. Instead of a lint clog, I saw two little eyes staring back at me. A full grown hamster was just chilling in there, surrounded by a huge nest of lint and dog hair. The homeowner's kid had lost it a month prior. I had to gently fish it out with a coat hanger and a shop vac on low suction. Now, I always shine that light and tap on the vent pipe before I stick my hand anywhere near it. I even keep a small animal carrier in my truck, just in case. Has anyone else pulled something truly alive out of an appliance?
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finley_smith13d ago
Ever wonder what else is living in our walls? That hamster story makes me check my own vents now. Guess it's a good reminder to look before you reach into any dark hole.
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casey26813d ago
I used to think it was silly, but @finley_smith, you've got me checking my vents now too.
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