Why Is Proper Dryer Vent Installation Important

1. The Materials Utilized.

The transition hose between your dryer and the wall outlet should be made of aluminum. For these purposes, avoid using vinyl, plastic, or floppy foil.

Furthermore, hidden ducting must be fashioned with a smooth metal substance. In conjunction with your municipality’s local building requirements, the recommended maximum length of your ducting is spelled forth in your appliance manual.

Joints should only be secured with metallic tape. Duct tape, especially masking tape, should never be used. The adhesive will break over time if the dryer exhaust cannot withstand the heat, resulting in leaking. The vent may also come apart during future maintenance cleaning.

2. How It Is Maintained.

Inspect and clean your dryer vents and hoses regularly once your dryer and dryer vent are properly installed and approved for usage. Birds can’t build nests in the dryer vent’s exterior section if you check it often. Furthermore, professional cleaning is the most effective approach to ensure that lint does not accumulate within the vent.

3. Construction.

The diameter of dryer hoses must be four inches. Furthermore, dryer vents must be exhausted to the outside of the structure and should never be connected to your chimney, garage, or other exhaust vents. Your dryer ventilation system should be a self-contained unit.
Any existing dryer exhaust vent should also be kept free of kinks. Make sure they have not been accidentally crushed, damaged, or dented by checking them regularly. Use a good vent cover with a backdraft damper that works freely.