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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about Clothes Dryer Vents
Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Proper venting and regular cleaning of a clothes dryer is serious stuff. An average of 2,900 dryer fires are reported each year, according to the U.S. Fire Administration. The fires cause an annual toll of five deaths, 100 injuries, and $35 million in property loss. Here’s links with answers to some of the questions we get asked most often about dryer venting:
• Why does venting a clothes dryer into a garage, attic, or crawl space cause problems?
• Why is it bad to have a clothes dryer vent near an air conditioning condenser (outdoor unit)?
• What are the code requirements for an outdoor dryer vent cover?
• What is the maximum length for a clothes dryer vent?
• How do you inspect a dryer vent?
• What is code for dryer vents?
• Do home inspectors check the clothes dryer exhaust vent system?
• Can you vent a clothes dryer into the attic?
• What is code for dryer vent termination clearance?
• Can a clothes dryer vent in a mobile/manufactured home terminate in the crawl space?
• How do I do a safety inspection of a dryer vent?
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