Pvc Dryer Vent Line

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Pvc dryer vent line.

All pvc pipe and fittings have a max operating. It allows homeowners to use one 8 foot length of flexible pipe to transition from the dryer to. Why not use pvc for your dryer vent. Dryer vent pipes properly called vent ducts come in a variety of materials.

I have a shared dryer vent in my condo that vents out the top of and attached utility room that is about 10 feet tall when my neighbor runs her dryer i get the scent from her laundry detergent in my dryer and also get moisture in my dryer from when neighbor runs her dryer i am very allergic to the scented laundry detergent and am getting swollen eyelids and infection in my eyes from this. I replaced it with 4 pvc drainage pipe. The old vent was the plastic slinky with the wire coil. Snap to vent master dryer vent connector kit indoor hook up dryer vent kit.

Some are flexible and others are rigid. Most dryer ducts are round and 4 inches in diameter. When installing a dryer vent for laundry centers in basement locations keep in mind that the vent hood on the exterior of your home must be at least 12 inches from the ground. For pricing and availability.

I used 2 10 sections of 4 pvc with metal exiting the dryer and the house. Imperial indoor hook up dryer vent kit. For one pvc has a rather low maximum operating temperature. I replaced a dryer vent that ran thru my crawl space for a distance of about 15 feet.

After locating the shortest route for the ductwork determine the location of the dryer vent exit. Use a section of vent pipe to mark a circle where the opening will be from inside of your home. My dryer vent is 22 with one 90deg turn within factory specs but not sure about local code. I used foil tape real duct tape on the inside of the pipe at each connection to ensure smooth transitions.

Because all types are sold for use with dryers you would naturally assume that all are suitable for this application. The irc also leaves it up to the dryer manufacturer to specify the diameter of the vent hose to use. It was a mess sagged and was full of lint. The dangers of pvc pipe is that since it is very sensitive to high temperatures exhausted by the dryer the vent s pipe will eventually soften and possibly break.