2006-10-24 14:24:26 · 9 answers · asked by ol9_hippie 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
The back of your dryer has a 4" extension to receive a 4" exhaust line. This is so the heat can disburse properly and anything smaller could clog with lint and start a fire.
In recent years the codes for the dryer exhaust have changed. Use to be, you could use the vinyl type now the new code states it must be of a metallic material. It also can not exceed 20' and for every turn you take you subtract 5' from the 20' total.
If the Length is more then 20' you must attach a blower unit that cost around $120.00 to the line.
Hope this helps!
2006-10-24 14:35:54 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
No you cannot use 1 1/2" pvc pipe. A dryer vent must be at least 4" in diameter and cannot be more than the equivalent of 30' long. The whole purpose of the vent is to carry the moisture laden air out of and away from the dryer. The 1 1/2" pvc pipe will not allow enough air flow and will either cause the thermal fuse/s to open on electric and gas dryers or burn out the heating element on electric dryers and lengthen the drying times significantly.
2006-10-24 23:57:24 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes,
you will have to adapt the 3" or 4" fitting from the dryer down to the 1 1/2 pvc. you could use a bushing and a fernco coupling (rubber with clamps)
I don't think it would get hot enough to ignite but you must consider that the smaller pipe will increase the drying time (my guess is 2-3 times a regular cycle). If your doing this for a short term fix, okay. but if its permanent I would strongly recommend using a 4" hose and as short of a run as you could manage. This will save you $$ by drying the cloths faster.
2006-10-24 21:35:21 · answer #3 · answered by Arthur 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Clothes dryers usually are vented using metal pipe designed for the temperature, and the diameter is larger. I don't think that PVC pipe, especially of that diameter is a good idea.
2006-10-24 21:28:36 · answer #4 · answered by Clown Knows 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, The pvc has a maximum working temperature of 140 degrees farenheit. It is usually not wise to reduce piping unless for hydraulic purposes.
2006-10-25 00:46:19 · answer #5 · answered by AnthonyG 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Need's To Be 4" PVC or Abs or Galvanized Flue Pipe.
2006-10-25 08:53:32 · answer #6 · answered by bob r 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Don't vent your dryer this way. It is inefficient.It could be hazardous. Why would you want to do this in the first place?
2006-10-24 22:17:42 · answer #7 · answered by jaded2809 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
pvc part is ok, smaller size will eventually cause heat coils to fail, and drying will be slow
2006-10-24 22:41:19 · answer #8 · answered by T C 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
NO! The dryer needs more of an output for the hot air!! Please don't do that.
2006-10-24 21:49:01 · answer #9 · answered by bg4804 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋