dryer vent question

[Paul Oman]

Hello

Is it OK to vent a dryer vertically into an attic crawl space instead of horizontally thru an exterior wall to the outside? - paul

[Dan C]

Assuming you go all the way up through the attic, and exhaust on the exterior of the house (roof), yes. I don't think it's a good idea to vent into the attic space.

[Joseph Meehan]

Generally I would say no. There may be some exceptions where that craw space is vented a lot better than most and you live in a dry environment. Otherwise, you are going to add moisture to an area you want to keep as dry as possible. Vent to the outside. I might add that you would also be depositing lint down there.

[No]

[Appliance Repair Aid]

Hi,

And stopping without going outside??

Nope.

Go outside! Is the dryer electric, gas? Gas must be vented outside, there are indoor vent kits for electric dryers but they have a tendacy to be messy and add moisture where you don't want it :(

jeff. Appliance Repair Aid

[Tony Hwang]

Hi, Then you'll have dirt(lint) and moisture problem over time. When hot air cools it becomes wet. >>>> Messy! Tony

[Dave]

If you want a mold problem.

-Dave

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[PhotoMan]

Also, there will be an accumulation of lint in the hose, which will not be pushed all the way up to the outlet, causing a fire hazard.

[xrongor]

there is NO good reason to vent the dryer in the attic no matter what.

it may not immediately destroy your house, but there is still no good reason to do it.

randy

[Hopkins]

In addition to moisture and mould in the attic, if you live in a cold climate there's a chance venting into the attic could cause ice dams in the winter. It's possible the heat would be enough to melt snow on the roof, only to have it re-freeze, causing dams and more damage than you'd ever want to face.

[The Real Tom]

funny I didn't see anyone ask this. What are the manufacturers instructions. I'm guessing once you read them, you will have your answer.

later,

tom @