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Posted by on July 10, 2006, 10:10 am
jeffreyswilson@gmail.com wrote:
> I may or may not have a clogged dryer vent, but I think I have a
> problem nonetheless. The ductwork from the dryer to the outside vent is
> probably 30-40 feet. The dryer takes forever to dry things and I was
> wondering if it had to do with that length (although there is no
> choice, based on the layout of my condo). Secondly, I can't tell where
> the ductwork runs. It goes straight up into the ceiling, but it
> disappears and the room above that does not show the other side. It
> comes out of the wall 20 feet away and runs to the external wall to
> vent. How can I tell if there is a clog at some point in the ductwork?
> I know there are kits that will snake up and clean it, but they only
> have 12' long extentions. Also, the ductwork is that white plastic
> stuff. Is that dangerous? I am not sure how I could replace it without
> tearing up my entire condo. Any guidance or information on this would
> be a huge help. Thanks very much!
This is a very bad design and unless it's grandfathered does not meet
code. This is not only a drying problem, but also a safety issue. The
white plastic crap isn't adequate for just connecting the dryer to the
vent, let alone using it for concealed venting in walls. A run of that
length is going to need some type of booster fan assistance, as I doubt
a std dryer will be able to work very well trying to push air that far.
And the more turns it makes the worse it gets.
Since this is a condo there must be other units with the same layout
and problem. I'd try to get some other unit owners interested in this
and take it to the board. If a good solution can be found, you could
get a contractor to do the job for all the units, thereby saving you a
lot of headache and likely getting a better deal.
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