Dryer Vent Through Floor

Utilizes zero flame spread ul 2158a approved dryerflex transition hose.

Dryer vent through floor.

Clamp the vent pipe to the dryer s vent outlet with a pipe clamp and tighten the clamp with a screwdriver. Go outside to check that the louver or flap on the vent hood is operating. To make the dyer more efficient you can buy an inexpensive heat diverter and install it in the exhaust duct of electric dryers only not gas dryers you ll save about 50 worth of heat per load in the winter. Keep the pipe as short as possible give it a slight drop so any condensed water flows out and be sure to install a wall cap.

Venting the dryer outside in cold weather wastes a lot of heat. But we don t recommend it for two reasons. I would also install a collar around the floor opening to keep things from crawling in. Strong magnets self align attach dryer hose to exit vent.

Shorter dryer hose more rigid metal pipe reduces drying time utilities it pays for itself. For 90 venting or vent pipes exiting side wall floor or ceiling in new existing construction. Extend the pipe through the hole in the wall or floor and route it toward the vent cap. Then turn on the dryer to test the flow of the dryer vent installation.