Rigid Metal Dryer Vent Pipe

Lambro 4 in dia plastic preferred with guard dryer vent.

Rigid metal dryer vent pipe.

Dryer vent pipes properly called vent ducts come in a variety of materials. Length of concealed rigid metal ducting shall not exceed 35 feet 25 for irc. Most dryer ducts are round and 4 inches in diameter. Snap to vent master dryer vent connector kit indoor hook up dryer vent kit.

We ll go over choosing the proper pipe building the extension. For pricing and availability. Its smooth interior creates very little air resistance which makes the dryer more efficient and discourages lint buildup. In this video we ll install a nine feet dryer vent exhaust pipe on a stand up washer dryer.

Some are flexible and others are rigid. 81 panda 1 50 cu ft compact laundry dryer white and black dundas jafine tdidvkzw indoor dryer vent kit with 4 inch by 5 foot proflex duct 4 inch white. Vent systems 4 inch air vent cover dryer vents and bathroom exhaust vents pipe white louvered outdoor dryer vent cover opening flap vent keeps out insects birds and rodents price 245. Even worse flexible ducts are easily crushed which blocks airflow and causes the dryer to overheat which in turn can lead to lint fires.

It maintains the most efficient characteristics for airflow and is common throughout the country. We replaced an 8 foot long plastic flex hose with a smooth metal vent and shaved 10 minutes off the drying time of a full load of clothes. Round pipe can be used as a main trunk line or branch line as well as in return air situations. Master flow metal pipe is available in a variety of common lengths diameters and gauges to help make your next hvac project a success.

Deduct 5 feet from the allowable length for every 90 degree elbow and two and a half feet for every 45 degree fitting the dryer ell is an exception under 2006 irc section m1502 6 2009 imc section 504 6 4 and 2009 irc section m1502 4. It is also includes 2 clamps. California residents see prop 65 warnings. Builder s best 084131 saf t readi pipe flexible semi rigid aluminum dryer vent duct 2 clamps included 4 diameter x 8 length 3 8 out of 5 stars 43 20 55 20.

Semi rigid dryer duct is a semi rigid dryer duct that fits most dryers. Here s how we did it. Rigid metal vents are safer than flexible plastic and metal types which catch more lint require more cleaning and can retard airflow. Imperial 6 in dia galvanized steel r2 exhaust intake dryer vent hood.

The solution is to install a rigid metal vent pipe.