Dryer Vent Reroute
So, you think you need a dryer vent reroute? With remodeling, and additions onto homes, the original route your dryer exhausted before, may not be working as efficiently as it should be.
Does the length of pipe or “the run” seem too long to you? Minnesota code states the maximum dryer vent length should only be 35ft. Did you know that each 90 degree elbow you have has a 5 foot penalty? Example: Your dryer vent length or “run” is approximately 20 feet long. But, you have four 90 degree elbows, your overall length is actually 40 feet long! That’s 5 feet over code and is not very efficient.
Do you have slinky aluminum foil vent pipe? Did you know these are FLAMMABLE AND DANGEROUS? They are not meant to exhaust a dryer. They are meant to exhaust a bathroom exhaust fan. If you have one of these anywhere within your system they should be replaced immediately with a UL Listed and fire rated dryer exhaust transition hose or 26 gauge rigid pipe.
Maybe your dryer vent was never vented properly to begin with. These are all great reasons why your dryer may not be functioning properly and why you may need a reroute.
During any reroute project, we will be using hard, rigid pipe, securing the vent pipe with straps and stand offs. We will also maintain proper clearance to combustibles. Rigid pipe is the most efficient way of venting your dryer, and is the safest way to prevent CO2 poisoning. It is also the easiest to clean when that time comes in the future.
These are all very common issues we see on a daily basis.
If you think you may need a reroute, give us a call for your free estimate
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