Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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When it comes to dryer venting, make sure you clean or replace your dryer's venting once a year. Keeping up with the maintenance on your dryer vent can not only help to prevent a dryer fire, but it can also increase your dryer's efficiency in getting your laundry dry faster!

Regarding types of venting:

BEST: Rigid (solid) aluminum
GOOD: Semi-rigid aluminum (shown in this video)
BAD (DO NOT USE): Plastic, PVC, "flex" foil


Federal U.S. building code states that dryer venting must be 4 inches in diameter, and cannot exceed 35 feet in length. Each 45° bend counts as an additional 2.5 feet added to the total length, and each 90° bend counts as an additional 5 feet added to the total length.





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