Why Use A Dryer Exhaust Booster
Too often the modern dry is nowhere near an outside wall. Instead the hose or pipe twists and turns it’s way to an outside wall and that’s why you need to use a dryer exhaust booster.
Long runs with all kinds of bends and twists and turns are not only inefficient reducing the functionality of your dryer they also create a fire hazard. The perfect installation would be a short and straight run but in today’s world that’s not likely to happen.
So installing a dryer booster makes a great deal of sense. Here are just a few examples of when a booster would be beneficial.
1. If you have a basement install that does not allow for a direct venting system and requires a long run to an exterior wall.
2. Laundry rooms that are located in the center of the home.
3. Apartments or condominiums that have a long run to an outside wall.
Boosters are a great way to make your run more acceptable although they certainly aren’t without their own problems.
1. The fan blades can get clogged with lint if they are not regularly wiped down.
2. The blowers are not designed to make long runs.
3. The motor is not designed to handle the heat the dryer produced and can result in an overload.
A common question is “when should I use a booster?” Residential dryers are rated at 160cfm and if the cfm is below 100cfm you need a booster to increase the rate. Typically if you will need a booster if:
1. You have a 25 foot run with no bends.
2. You have a 20 foot run with 1 bend.
3. You have a 15 foot run with 2 bends.
4. You have a 10 foot run with 3 bends.
Almost all boosters are relatively easy to install because they attach inline near the
Lint is a fire hazard that each year causes over a million dollars in damages. Too often dryer runs are too long or have far too many bends to be safe and although a dryer exhaust booster isn’t always the answer in some cases it can make a great deal of difference.
