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A Soffit can be the Best Place for the Dryer Venting I clean dryer vents and plenty of them One of the things that often es from this endeavor is needing to find new ways to run dryer vents when the current vent is either unsafe or inefficient On a recent job I found the need for the dryer vent to exit out of a soffit was the only choice
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Dryer Venting Comparison Chart The chart below shows the manufacturer remendations for maximum vent length under various conditions The remendations can change from model to model even on the same brands products so consult the owners manual or installation instructions for your specific model Vent length for vertical installations should likely be considerably less than the
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Jan 08 2020After going through a number of different dryer vents that can be used indoors when outdoor venting is not possible we finally choose Dundas Jafine ProFlex Indoor Dryer Vent as the best indoor dryer vent It is the most suitable option for flats recreational vehicles and condominiums
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Jul 29 2015gas dryer install 1 Shut off gas at shutoff valve nearest dryer Off handle perpendicular to gas line Pull out dryer so gas line fitting is accessible 2 The gas line will be a corrugated metal hose or copper tubing Remove fitting at dryer There may be a slight gas smell from residual gas
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Mar 07 2018Dryer vents should always be vented through the side of the house and not vented through the roof and ideally the exit should be fairly close to the ground Keeping a clean dryer vent is much easier when you can safely reach the exit These terminals need to be cleaned on a regular basis to prevent lint buildup
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I remend that the vent system be modified to terminate to an alternate exterior location closer to the laundry appliances to allow a shorter run Most standards call for clothes dryer vents to be no more than 25 feet in length have few bends and no kinks Gas dryers though are often permitted to have ducts no longer than 35 feet in length
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245 a placard must be placed within 6of the dryers connection point with the length listed like this rxample from 246 if a space is provided for a dryer ie you mark a laundry area on the plans or install wiring gas for one the venting must be
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Jun 24 2014Great advice re roof vent The other option is to use a dryer that doesnt need venting at all A condenser dryer doesnt need outside air vent as they capture water in a container or a pipe out to a drain So if you have a roof vent and your dryer dies think about changing the type of dryer
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Dryer Termination Code Current building code devotes a considerable amount of instruction designed to improve dryer venting safety When considering 2017 statistics documented by the National Fire Protection Agency which found more than 15000 dryer fires in North American alonethe extra attention is warranted
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Dryer vent installation can be a bit of a challenge Keep in mind these rules of thumb The shorter the distance and fewer the turns the better for dryer vent installation Use no more than 25 ft of 4in duct and subtract 5 ft for every 90degree turn and 2 12 feet for every 45degree turn for dryer vent
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How to install a dryer vent and make sure that it is safe Clothes Dryer Exhaust Vent Installation or dryer vent duct cuct intallation specifications How to install a clothes dryer exhaust vent choosing materials routing vent ducting dryer vent duct connections dryer vent termination at an exterior wall Also We explain and illustrate problems that result from improper dryer vent
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Dryer venting shall be independent of any other systems chimneys or exhaust vents Termination of dryer venting must be to the exterior with a proper hood or roof cap equipped with a backdraft damper Small orifice metal screening should not be part of the hood or roof cap as this will catch lint and block the opening in a very short time
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All Whirlpool electric dryer models including long vent dryersTurbo Vent dryers and bo washerdryer units that are sold in the United States and Canada are UL listed reference UL 2158 standard and all Whirlpool gas dryer models are CSA listed reference ANSI Z2151 standard These standards require
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May 28 2018Many homeowners either dont realize this hazard or may not even know if they have an electric dryer or gas dryer Venting your gas dryer inside a home is like running your car in the garage with the garage door closed This could prove deadly 7 The hassle factor is huge
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In this context venting refers to a flue that directs bustion byproducts outside the house as opposed to a vent for waste water or the vent that directs hot air and lint away from the dryer In this context the vent that directs bustion products is the vent that directs hot air and lint They are one and the same for gas dryers
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Apr 12 2020In addition the vent on a gas dryer exhausts out the products of bustion which you also dont want to inhale Ventless electric models are often found in apartments because they dont
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First carefully pull the dryer away from the wall and disconnect the power cord If its gasfired be sure to close the gas valve as well Next use a screwdriver or nut driver to loosen the band clamp that secures the plastic vent to the exhaust outlet Pull the vent off the outlet and vacuum away any lint you find inside the dryer
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Connect the flexible gas line to the end of the new gas pipes and then to the gas fitting on the dryer using the wrenches Using a drill with a hole saw attachment drill a hole in the exterior wall where the dryer will vent Insert the dryer vent cover into the dryer vent
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Oct 07 2019To install a gas dryer start by turning off the electrical breakers and the gas valve which are usually located in the garage or basement Next put thread pound on the pipe ends and connect the dryer to the gas pipe in the wall tightening the connections with an adjustable wrench
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Vent dryers outside Venting the dryer outside in cold weather wastes a lot of heat To make the dyer more efficient you can buy an inexpensive heat diverter and install it in the exhaust duct of electric dryers only not gas dryersYoull save about 50worth of heat per load in the winter
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The obvious location for a gas dryer is as close as possible to an existing gas line and a 120V electrical outlet It is also best to locate the dryer in an area that does not fall lower than 50 degrees F The dryer will have to work much harder to reach optimal temperature if placed in an unheated or excessively high moisture location
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The ductwork remended for use between the dryer in the wall should be rigid or semi rigid modeled ducting that is 4 inches in diameter Do NOT use plastic or thin foil ducting The exhaust duct run should be as short as possible Clean old ducts before installing the dryer Your new dryer is shifted to vent
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According to the US Department of Energy close to 80 percent of American households are equipped with a clothes r homeowners choose a gas or electric dryer nearly all are vented to the outdoorsbut there is another option A ventless dryer is the ideal solution in a number of applications but if youre on the fence about whether or not one is right for you read on to learn
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To understand the venting requirements for forced air heating equipment its essential to know the four vent categories of gas appliances These can be found in the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 Category I Furnaces are the type most monly used for residential heating They include oldfashioned gravityvent furnaces and the newer
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Dryer vent pipes properly called vent ducts e in a variety of materials Most dryer ducts are round and four inches in diameter Some are flexible and others are rigid Since all types are sold for use with dryers you would naturally assume that all are suitable for this application
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May 24 2006Re Venting A Dryer Through A Soffit We do it alot on new construction where we are installing the siding and home depot sells a nice cap that can be used Infact we forgot to install the caps on the last job we did and have to go back and install them OOps
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If you have a conventional dryer and for some reason you want to wait to get a heat pump dryer you might be OK temporarily venting it inside as long as you monitor the humidity and make sure you arent putting it in any faster than the water heater is taking it out That would be most likely to work OK if you dont use the dryer much and line
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The new DryerJack is the most efficient The position and curvature of the damper bined with hood size and collar placement optimize airflow to such a degree that laboratory tests confirm nearly zero reduction in airflow Terminating the shorter duct run with a DryerJack helps venting through the roof deliver on the promise this shorter
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