Dryer vent.

05-10-2012, 08:47 AM	#1
1954 remodel Newbie   Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 2	Dryer vent. An I use PVC pipe for dryer vent? Will run about 8 foot Thinking it will be smoother less likely to clog with lint.

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05-10-2012, 08:57 AM	#2
joecaption Member   Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Hartfield VA Posts: 18,247	Dryer vent. Use galvinized stove pipe instead with foil tape on the joints, not screws. If it's in a cold attic make sure to wrap it in insulation.

05-10-2012, 09:52 AM	#3
1954 remodel Newbie   Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 2	Dryer vent. It's running Under floor in crawl space to outside wall Will PVC not handle the heat? Removed slinky like plastic hose. It sagged and was full of lint in the low hanging spots.

05-10-2012, 10:16 AM	#4
joecaption Member   Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Hartfield VA Posts: 18,247	Dryer vent. PVC will take the heat until there's a lint fire, then it melts and gives off toxic fumes.

05-10-2012, 06:43 PM	#5
beenthere An old Tradesmen   Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: PA Posts: 18,662	Dryer vent. Moved to Appliance forum.

05-17-2012, 09:56 AM	#6
lewisthepilgrim DIY or die !   Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: East Kingston NH Posts: 66	Dryer vent. I've honestly never seen a PVP vent hose.... probably for a reason. Creative idea though ! Use the Galvy solid vent 4''. It comes in sheets and you fold it to lock in place. BEST stuff IMO. Last edited by lewisthepilgrim; 05-17-2012 at 09:59 AM.

05-18-2012, 01:40 AM	#7
Gary in WA Moderator   Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 8,780	Dryer vent. Metal smooth wall pipe only, as per Code: http://www.codecheck.com/cc/ccimages...6th_Sample.pdf http://www.hcpdc.com/pdf/Dryer%20Ven...quirements.pdf Use a Type "A" termination hood for 50% more air-flow than "B": http://www.appliance411.com/faq/dryer-vent-length.shtml Flex pipe (transition duct) is not allowed to be concealed (or under house), max. 8' and not thin-wall. Gary __________________ Clothes taking longer to dry? Clean the dryer screen in HOT water if using fabric softener sheets. They leave a residue that impedes air-flow, costing you money. Clean the ducting in the last six months? 17,000 dryer fires annually!