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I have a dryer in the basement and i'm wary of the current venting connection, because my dehumidifier seems to be working overtime, and it seems to be when i run the dryer, though I'm not positive. this worries me since it's a natural gas dryer, and the gas has to be venting out with the hot air (according to what i've read online).
i have the flexible aluminum venting, and it goes about 10 feet. i have 2 "elbow" joints. any tips on how i could do this better?
i have the flexible aluminum venting, and it goes about 10 feet. i have 2 "elbow" joints. any tips on how i could do this better?
That seems like a pretty short run for a vent. If I'm picturing this correctly, I don't see how you get from the basement to outside without two elbows. If the vent seems to be leaking, cover the joints with that aluminum-foil tape for vents.
You should have a CO detector regardless of whether or not you trust your dryer venting. As long as that works, you'll know if the exhaust gases from the dryer are a problem.
it's just running up about 8 feet - ok maybe it's a 15-20 foot run. lol but the dryer is right next to a basement window, which is where the exterior venting is. so the flexible aluminum is fine, just tape up the joints? and yes, i do need to out the CO detector downstairs. I have one upstairs, but i don't think the basement one is a CO.
A rigid duct would be an improvement over the flex, especially if the flex duct sags at all (sounds like it would only be a slight improvement though). Taping the joints will help too.
A few other things you can check:
- The vent outside. Make sure there's no lint build up. And make sure there's not a screen on it.
- Make sure the lint screen inside the dryer is clean before each use.
- You could also look at the door seal and make sure that's still in good condition.
And you definitely want a CO detector near any combustion sources
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