Rigid metal vents are safer than flexible plastic and metal types which catch more lint require more cleaning and can retard airflow.
Install flexible metal dryer vent.
Check your manufacturer s instructions on how to install a dryer vent for longer distances.
To install a flexible dryer vent hose start by measuring the distance between your dryer s exhaust port and the outdoor vent hood.
You don t know how to install a flexible dryer vent.
Its smooth interior creates very little air resistance which makes the dryer more efficient and discourages lint buildup.
The first step of installing a dryer vent in a new location is to map out a path for the ductwork.
These step by step directions walk you through the tough parts.
The route should be as short as possible but there are other guidelines to follow when venting a dryer.
The solution is to install a rigid metal vent pipe.
Mark this measurement on your vent hose and using snippers cut through the marked area.
The length of the run should be no more than 25 feet.
The ridged design of these ducts however tends to pose a fire.
In recent decades it s been common practice for homeowners to use flexible vinyl or metal tubing in dryer vent installation.