Rigid Aluminum Dryer Vent Duct

Rigid metal vents are safer than flexible plastic and metal types which catch more lint require more cleaning and can retard airflow.

Rigid aluminum dryer vent duct.

For pricing and availability. Slim duct sometimes called periscope duct or known by the brands tite fit or skinny duct is a telescoping rigid aluminum duct designed for transition ducting in tight spaces. Imperial 11 75 in x 20 125 in aluminum dryer vent box. Imperial 4 in x 96 in aluminum semi rigid flexible duct.

Its smooth interior creates very little air resistance which makes the dryer more efficient and discourages lint buildup. Aluminum 90 degree elbow 21 empire 7 in. Even worse flexible ducts are easily crushed which blocks airflow and causes the dryer to overheat which in turn can lead to lint fires. Flexible transition hose between the dryer and the wall outlet should be either the foil type or the aluminum flexible duct most preferred.

Snap to vent master dryer vent connector kit indoor hook up dryer vent kit. Builder s best 084131 saf t readi pipe flexible semi rigid aluminum dryer vent duct 2 clamps included 4 diameter x 8 length 3 9 out of 5 stars 41 20 10 20. The solution is to install a rigid metal vent pipe. Enjoy the 8 ft.

Lambro rigiflex 4 in x 72 in aluminum semi rigid flexible duct. Semi rigid dryer duct wx08x10075ds. Aluminum 90 degree elbow. Nashua tape 1 89 in.

Dryer vent installation tape 88 everbilt 4 in. How to install a clothes dryer exhaust vent. The inside isn t as smooth as straight metal pipe i only use flex duct for air take off s from a trunk duct line to a baffle or air box for a register. Clothes dryer exhaust vent installation or dryer vent duct cuct intallation specifications.

It has a wide rectangular shape except for the two ends where it connects to the dryer and the vent outlet. Choosing materials routing vent ducting dryer vent duct connections dryer vent termination at an exterior wall. 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. Concealed ducting must be rigid metal galvanized or aluminum duct.

For pricing and availability. Polycast rafter square. For pricing and availability. Duct joints shall be installed so that the male end of the duct points in the direction of the airflow.

Imperial indoor hook up dryer. How to install a dryer vent and make sure that it is safe. Also we explain and illustrate problems that result from improper dryer vent.