Dryer Vent Replacement in Crawlspace

[@gsellona]

I did the same thing too. Looks good. Used the same materials too. 🤙🏽

[@jeremiahharris5002]

As a dryer exhaust technician, I would recommend that you use long radius elbows instead of mitered (adjustable) elbow fittings and use gradient turns instead or pivot (right angled) turns. You missed an opportunity at the first elbow fitting to angle the fitting at a slope to meet the next horizontal run and a gain another opportunity at the third and forth fittings to allow for a gradient slope and eliminate the sharp (short radius turns) which provide the highest amount of back pressure and cause for greater equivalent length.

[@ORRadtech]

I really don't like all those 90's and that long level run. I'd have run 1 90 at the dryer, a long sloping run to a second 90 to the exterior. Less back pressure and the slope would encourage the lint to fall rather than settle in the long flat run. It would also make the inevitable duct sweeping much easier.

[@zentark360]

@@ORRadtech Its always nice to see fellow CSIA and exhaust technicians in this little niche of doing things right.

[@chrisem2289]

Thanks I was assigned the task of setting one of the dryer vents up. I feel confident enough to give it a try. I'll be sure to check there's no air coming out at the seems.

[@ToddKojack]

Excellent job. I recently did the same exact thing for my dryer vent. It was a fun little project. The most difficult part was getting the vents to connect together

[@ApartmentMaintenancePro]

Ya it wasn't as easy as I thought it would be but got better towards the end. Thanks for watching!

[@benjamintimmins1656]

Quality work Dave! You did good using tape and not screws for dryer vent...most people don't know that!

[@ApartmentMaintenancePro]

Thanks Benjamin! I figured a screw would just be a place for lint to catch on 👍

[@Fitjaycjr]

Very nice work!

[@ApartmentMaintenancePro]

Thanks Junior!!

[@huntgibson3716]

Great work Dave. I love the home maintenance videos, even though I miss the good ole vlog videos lol. Keep up the awesome content.

[@ApartmentMaintenancePro]

Thanks Hunt I really miss making those daily vlogs it gave me a lot of motivation to work lol

[@AaronPowellvox]

Great work!

[@ApartmentMaintenancePro]

Thanks Aaron !!

[@silvanogill7298]

Good work man

[@antarisalduin_tv2806]

I'm preparing myself to do this tomorrow.

[@ApartmentMaintenancePro]

good luck!

[@davehowell4111]

Nice work.

[@ApartmentMaintenancePro]

Appreciate it Dave 😀

[@chuckwiderstrom8994]

nice work

[@kermitefrog64]

That was a nice job. Unfortunately I have one to do on a mobile home.

[@ShariNicole16]

Same, my own smh

[@dr.kraemer]

the pipes make a satisfying noise when they finally pop together.

[@dr.kraemer]

(2:12)

[@ApartmentMaintenancePro]

Haha it is I never noticed but 😀

[@stevenolley6353]

Omg a dryer exhaust technician did you go to tech school for that!

[@frefra200]

Can I add an exhaust fan duct to an existing dryer ventilation duct?

[@ApartmentMaintenancePro]

Yes, i would get one that starts on pressure and cuts off after 15 minutes they make them specifically for dryer vents if the run if more than 15 feet or so

[@ricos4700]

Wear gloves. That ducting is sharp.

[@iamxsapper345]

What about direction of flow? I believe you installed the duct with the wrong direction of flow. Will cause lint to collect in the joints and cause restriction or fire. Flow towards tapered end of joints.

[@zentark360]

I was checking my manual on that for the exact same reason. Crimped male ends running toward exhaust should be code, I believe, or at least recommended in CSIA

[@bonexsher]

Curious if that’ll work I was taught always incline vent pipe 😊

[@ApartmentMaintenancePro]

Hey, could you elaborate?

[@bonexsher]

@@ApartmentMaintenancePro vent is always to be 45•or 90• up

[@blazeaglory]

Makes sense, heat rises

[@Onepctc]

Why is it a fire hazard ?

[@ApartmentMaintenancePro]

It’s a lint trap. If it builds up enough it can burn which can be bad especially in catwalk spaces and enclosed walls

[@PhroztByte]

That is big piece of duct you got there 1:31

[@cousinles80]

Not sure of your jurisdiction but this would not meet code in NYS. Max length in NYS is 25 feet and you need to subtract 5 feet with every 90°.

[@zentark360]

That's actually NFPA 211 I believe and its the same down here in the south. Good catch, you're likely right, but Im pretty sure venting under houses is frowned upon regardless.

[@beachboardfan9544]

F*ck all that, I'd have just done a ventless dryer vent! Thats the most absurdly long dryer vent I've ever seen!