DUCTS Air Duct Cleaning, LLC is your trusted provider for all dryer vent maintenance needs, including professional dryer vent rerouting services, in Birmingham, AL, and surrounding areas.
If you are researching dryer vent rerouting, you might simply be curious or you may require a code-compliant solution for your home. Either way, you have come to the right place! If you are here out of curiosity or you’ll love the informative details and photos we’ve included. If you are gathering insights to make an informed decision before hiring a professional, we’ve got you covered too.
Why Do Some Dryer Vents Need to Be Rerouted
Most of the time, when a dryer vent needs to be rerouted it is due to a code violation and/or safety hazard. There are three main reasons a dryer vent may need to be rerouted:
The Vent is too Long
If your dryer vent is over 35 ft in length it's non code compliant and poses a potential fire hazard if it is not well maintained, boosted (with a dryer exhaust booster fan) or rerouted to a shorter safer distance. It is important to note, when measuring the total length of the dryer vent, that each 90 degree elbow accounts for 5 ft and every 45 degree elbow accounts for 2.5 ft of the total length.
The Termination Point is Unsafe and/or Non-Code Compliant
If your exterior dryer vent cover is below ground level, this can cause serious complications because when it rains water will collect inside of the vent and cause airflow blockages, mold and rust. Another problem we find is with the type of cover being used on a roof vent. If the wrong cover is installed on a roof vent, like an attic vent cover for example, it is almost always easiest to reroute the dryer vent through another exit point and install the correct cover rather than trying to replace it.
Sagging Flex Ducting or Too Many Elbows
If your dryer vent routes downward than upward like a ``U`` or it has too many elbows, the fact that it may be short and the right type of material, usually isn't good enough. These twists and turns or dips and rises in your dryer vent create traps for lint and debris. Straightening your dryer vent can improve dryer efficiency and eliminate unnecessary risks.