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Can a clothes dryer vent in a mobile/manufactured home terminate in the crawl space?
Monday, March 15, 2021
No. The HUD-code specifically bans dryer duct terminations in the crawl space under a mobile home: “Dryer vents and combustion air inlets must pass through the skirting to the outside,” per [24 CFR 3285.505(f)]. The diagram above shows the details of two approved ways to run a dryer vent, either through the wall or the skirting.
Besides being a HUD-code requirement, it’s also the sensible thing to do to avoid dumping gallons of water in the form of hot/damp air into the crawl space. And the dryer lint that collects on the ground is also highly flammable.
For more on dryer venting, see our blog posts What is the maximum length for a clothes dryer vent? and Why is it bad to have a clothes dryer vent near an air conditioning condenser (outdoor unit)? and What are the code requirements for an outdoor dryer vent cover?
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Here’s links to some of our other blog posts about WASHERS AND DRYERS:
• What are the most common problems with washing machine installation and maintenance?
• Is a washing machine drain hose required to be secured at the standpipe?
• Why does venting a clothes dryer into a garage, attic, or crawl space cause problems?
• What is the maximum length for a washing machine drain hose?
• How do you inspect a dryer vent?
• Why is there a water hose connected to the back of the clothes dryer?
• Why are rubber washing machine hoses a safety risk?
• What is the correct height for the washing machine drain standpipe or outlet box?
• Is a laundry area for a washing machine required by code for a single family residence?
• When were GFCI receptacle outlets first required in a laundry room?
• When did AFCI protection first become required for laundry rooms?
• Can a washer or dryer be located in front of an electric panel?
• Is a hot water faucet required at a washing machine?
• Does a home inspector check the washing machine?
• Does a home inspector check the clothes dryer?
• Can you vent a clothes dryer into the attic?
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