I had to reroute the steel dryer vent pipe to accommodate our LG front load dryer. In doing so, the dryer vent is now about 1.5" at it's closest point from the flexible gas line.
Do I need to be concerned about this? I don't think dryer vents get that hot, but I thought I would at least ask.
It would be best that they don't touch. However, the flexible gas line is actually corrugated stainless steel with a PVC jacket, so there's no hazard of the pipe melting. The PVC jacket could melt if it gets hot enough. You're good with 1/5" of clearance.
The code has no minimum clearance requirements for dryer vents.
Gotta love that LG front loader! We just got a pair last week and couldn't be happier.
As luck would have it, I just had a visit from the county plumbing inspector for something unrelated. He said the same thing. You're a wise man thekctermite. Thanks again for the advice.
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