On 9 Apr 2006 11:03:27 -0700, "CDET 14" wrote:

This is the classic example of an obstructed dryer vent.

I agree. When we moved into this house (with our own dryer) it was
taking 3 hours to dry the clothes. I removed the vent hose, and it
weighed about 20 pounds, because it was completely packed with wet
lint.

Popped a new hose on, and no problems since.