What is the longest distance you can run a dryer vent?

A dryer vent should not exceed 35 feet in length. Furthermore, for every 45 degree turn of a dryer vent you should remove 2.5 feet in total allotted length. For every 90 degree turn, you should remove 5 feet in total allotted length.

What is the length of a dryer?

Generally, dryers are 27 inches wide, while some brands like Whirlpool (and sister lines Maytag and Amana), usually run 29 inches wide. Typically, basic-level dryers measure 27in x 41in to 44in x 26in to 32in (WxHxD), not including an additional four inches for venting.

How long does dryer hose have to be?

35 feet
While there is a maximum allowed length for dryer vent hoses (35 feet), there is no minimum length. A dryer vent hose needs to be long enough to properly vent a dryer to the outside. There are some hoses available that are only 2 feet long.

What is code for a dryer vent?

The maximum length of a 4-inch (102 mm) diameter exhaust vent shall not exceed 35 feet (7620 mm) from the dryer location to wall or roof termination, and shall terminate with a full opening exhaust hood. A reduction in maximum length of 2.5 feet for each 45-degree bend and 5 feet for each 90-degree bend shall apply.

How far can a dryer vent run horizontally?

The required length of horizontal dryer vent pipe, from the dryer to the wall opening, is a minimum length of 12 inches and maximum of 25 feet.

How do you run a dryer vent long distance?

Booster Fans. Sometimes, especially in multifamily buildings, the duct is so long that it’s just really hard to push that air all the way through, even with a perfect installation and a good wall cap. In that case, you might consider adding a booster fan. It’ll keep the air moving and cut your dryer’s run times.

What’s the biggest size dryer?

The largest dryer on our list, the Maytag MEDB955FC, boasts a capacity of 9.2 cu. ft., which can take a laundry load of about 6.1 cu. ft., should be able to dry any laundry load that the Kenmore Elite 31633, the largest washer we’ve ever tested, can fit in a single cycle.

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How far can you vent a dryer vertically?

Can You Vent a Dryer Vertically? You can vent a dryer vertically as long as you don’t exceed a distance of 35 feet in length. The preferred way to vent a dryer is downward or laterally but vertically is indeed an option. There are also special considerations to keep in mind when running a dryer vent vertically.