| Dryer venting in a condo can pose some | | | | sure that the correct exhaust vent is |
| special problems including condensation. How | | | | installed because if the wrong vent is |
| a dryer vent is installed in a condo can be a | | | | installed it can be a source of cold air if |
| bit tricky and remember there's also the vent | | | | it is inadequate. |
| from the other condo. Suddenly you can be | | | | |
| facing damage but it could have been avoided. | | | | Always use the smooth galvanized steel pipe |
| | | | or aluminum pipe for your venting rather than |
| The problem is condensation can easily form | | | | the plastic flex hose. It's much less |
| on the outside or inside of the vent pipe. | | | | susceptible to temperature change and it also |
| The pipe gets cold and then the moist heat | | | | lasts much longer. You might also be |
| runs through the pipe which turns to liquid | | | | surprised to discover it costs very little |
| when it cools near the exterior wall. | | | | more and it is just as easy to install as the |
| | | | flex hose. |
| To stop condensation from occurring the pipe | | | | |
| needs to be kept warm and there are some | | | | Always try to reduce the number of bends as |
| simple steps you can undertake to ensure you | | | | much as possible. The fewer number of bends |
| don't have condensation problems. | | | | you have the less problems that will occur |
| | | | because your air flow will be better. Always |
| If you haven't developed this problem why not | | | | make sure that the length of your vent pipe |
| do the fix before the problem occurs. And if | | | | run meets the specifications of the dryer. |
| you already fighting condensation problems | | | | Many limit the length of the run. |
| this simple fix will set you right and solve | | | | |
| your problems. | | | | Insulate the outside of the entire venting |
| | | | system and tape all the seams with heating |
| You can start by insulating the entire dryer | | | | tape or duct tape also works well. The heat |
| hose right from the dyer to the vent. Use | | | | tape is designed to work only on steel or |
| Styrofoam or other types of foam insulation. | | | | aluminum piping because of the special |
| In fact there is pre-cut insulation that id | | | | adhesive. |
| designed specifically for dryer hose. This | | | | |
| will ensure that the piping does not become | | | | Don't forget to also insulate around the vent |
| colder and produce condensation. | | | | itself. In fact if there is open space |
| | | | around the vent fill with insulation and hold |
| Second you need to get your caulking and | | | | in place with duct tape. Don't be afraid to |
| caulking gun out and caulk around the outside | | | | pack it tight. You'll be impressed at how |
| of the vent. This is always a great source | | | | beneficial this is. |
| for cold air which can be promoting | | | | |
| condensation because the exhaust pipe is | | | | If you follow these steps you'll not have to |
| getting cold. By caulking around the seams | | | | worry about your dyer venting causing damage |
| you reduce the amount of cold air that the | | | | to your condo. You'll driver will function |
| piping is exposed to. | | | | optimally and you won't be faced with fixing |
| | | | damage caused by condensation. |
| But before you waste your time caulking make | | | | |