if a clothing dryer is located outside, you don't need an exhaust hose?

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a small roof was install outside on the side of my house for washing machine and dryer. since the dryer is located outside and is about 18 inches away from the wall, is not necessary for me to install air exhaust hose on the dryer?

hart · Answer

not at all ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

Billy · Answer

You need to vent exhaust away from the dryer or your intake will be sucking in exhaust heavy with humidity.  That means much longer drying time.

? · Answer

I would say, No, you don't NEED a dryer exhaust on in an outdoor installation.

Howsoever, you say the dryer is located next to a wall. Know that without a proper exhaust hose, moisture will likely accumulate behind the dryer as will a bunch of dryer lint for you to clean.

Aussie Devil · Answer

correct you don't

Bubba Gubbins · Answer

No vent required.

drip · Answer

Check the building codes on your area.

Christin K · Answer

Yes, you still need an exhaust hose because the lint will build up by the dryer if you don't, and it's an EXTREME fire hazard if it does.

18 gibbs 20 · Answer

Personally I'd want to get all that moisture away from directly behind the machine.  I'd worry about premature rusting.  It costs less than ten bucks for a hose.

Anonymous · Answer

Not necessary for the proper operation of the dryer - - - but consider that even with 18 inches clearances from the wall, you are venting a lot of moisture and lint against it.

T C · Answer

That is correct...

if a clothing dryer is located outside, you don't need an exhaust hose?

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