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“Dear PoPville,
A vent-cleaning company got part of their tool stuck in the dryer vent of my condo and can’t get it out. I’m having no luck finding any company that could get it out (long thin plastic rod about 5-10 feet inside from the outside wall, probably stuck in a clump of lint). Probably needs either a tool to extract it or a fan to blow it to either end of the duct. I tried all the duct companies I could find, plus animal-removal companies, and no one could do it. I’m getting desperate – any recommendations greatly appreciated!”