Kitchen Large Electric Appliances - Dryer vent question
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mojo6911
10-09-08, 10:34 AM
I just purchased a house and on the inspection, they found that the dryer vent just goes straight up into the attic. For obvious reasons, this is bad. I would like to just run it horizontal, cut a hole in the side of the garage (the washer and dryer are in the garage) and put a cover or something over it.
Is there any guide for this? Any other suggestions?
Is there any guide for this? Any other suggestions?
spdavid
10-09-08, 11:19 AM
I would assume that the tubing was run into the attic to avoid cutting a hole in the wall.
There are complete kits that include tubing and a vent assembly.A factor in all of this is how far the wall is from the dryer.Assuming it isn't an excessive length,the other issue is you have to cut a 4 inch diameter hole for the vent assembly to pass through the wall.
The various kits available will address the need for an elbow in the tubing etc.You'll need to look at the kits and decide which one is your best bet.
There are complete kits that include tubing and a vent assembly.A factor in all of this is how far the wall is from the dryer.Assuming it isn't an excessive length,the other issue is you have to cut a 4 inch diameter hole for the vent assembly to pass through the wall.
The various kits available will address the need for an elbow in the tubing etc.You'll need to look at the kits and decide which one is your best bet.
mojo6911
10-09-08, 01:15 PM
They sell these kits at home depot or lowes?
pugsl
10-09-08, 01:16 PM
Should be 20 feet or less with 2 bends, Use solid medal 4 inch dryer vent tube. let us know how repair went.
mojo6911
10-10-08, 07:57 AM
Should be 20 feet or less with 2 bends, Use solid medal 4 inch dryer vent tube. let us know how repair went.
Hey, thanks! I am debating whether to just run it in the garage, which will be about 7-8 feet from the dryer, leaving it exposed, or attach some tube with an elbow where it terminates in the attic and run it by the gable vents. Thanks for the help guys.
Hey, thanks! I am debating whether to just run it in the garage, which will be about 7-8 feet from the dryer, leaving it exposed, or attach some tube with an elbow where it terminates in the attic and run it by the gable vents. Thanks for the help guys.
spdavid
10-10-08, 09:36 AM
If you are thinking of running it into the garage but not through a wall to the outside there is a kit available that is designed for dryers with no available outside venting.Basically it is a box that is on the end of the tubing that catches the lint in water and allows the exhaust to vent out of the box.
If you are thinking of venting into a garage you certainly want to be aware that you are venting hot moist air with lint and dust in it into your garage.I'm not even 100% sure that is allowed by code but beyond that you'd certainly want to locate the vent away from just about everything.
Venting into an attic and then to a gable end can be problematic since your dryer has to push it's exhaust up a pipe then out a vent.You'd have to regularly clean out the tubing because you'll have lint build up.
I'd go for the shortest and least restrictive way you can.Be prepared to set this up so you can clean it out and take apart elbows and longer straight sections.
All of the items you need should be available at most retailers.Rigid aluminum tube comes in 2 ft lengths and is easily cut.There are adjustable elbows.Any flex tubing should be metalic not vinyl.
If you are thinking of venting into a garage you certainly want to be aware that you are venting hot moist air with lint and dust in it into your garage.I'm not even 100% sure that is allowed by code but beyond that you'd certainly want to locate the vent away from just about everything.
Venting into an attic and then to a gable end can be problematic since your dryer has to push it's exhaust up a pipe then out a vent.You'd have to regularly clean out the tubing because you'll have lint build up.
I'd go for the shortest and least restrictive way you can.Be prepared to set this up so you can clean it out and take apart elbows and longer straight sections.
All of the items you need should be available at most retailers.Rigid aluminum tube comes in 2 ft lengths and is easily cut.There are adjustable elbows.Any flex tubing should be metalic not vinyl.
mojo6911
10-10-08, 10:23 AM
If you are thinking of venting into a garage you certainly want to be aware that you are venting hot moist air with lint and dust in it into your garage.I'm not even 100% sure that is allowed by code but beyond that you'd certainly want to locate the vent away from just about everything.
I think you misunderstood that part. It is already in the garage. I am thinking about just running the vent tube to the far edge of the garage, cut a hole in the side of the garage, and install the vent, so it vents outside. The only problem with this, is that the tube will be exposed. I think I will just go this route, as it will be horizontal, only 6-8' and will allow it to vent outside.
I think you misunderstood that part. It is already in the garage. I am thinking about just running the vent tube to the far edge of the garage, cut a hole in the side of the garage, and install the vent, so it vents outside. The only problem with this, is that the tube will be exposed. I think I will just go this route, as it will be horizontal, only 6-8' and will allow it to vent outside.
spdavid
10-10-08, 12:35 PM
Ok,
Use the rigid aluminum for your venting.You can run it right to a vent assembly.Strap it to the wall with metal strapping sometimes known as "strap iron".There are a couple of different elbows that can be used off the dryer to tie into the pipe.Anchor it well enough to stand up to the vibration of the dryer as that vibration will travel through the pipe.
Use the rigid aluminum for your venting.You can run it right to a vent assembly.Strap it to the wall with metal strapping sometimes known as "strap iron".There are a couple of different elbows that can be used off the dryer to tie into the pipe.Anchor it well enough to stand up to the vibration of the dryer as that vibration will travel through the pipe.