Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Dryer Vent Installation Developed in 19th-century England, the first mechanized clothes dryers were perforated barrels that ...

If your dryer is in the basement and the basement is underground, run duct up the exterior wall and out the rim joist. Set the vent a minimum of 12 inches above the outside ground. Pro tip: Use no ...

You risk a serious dryer fire when lint, poor materials, or a blocked, long run restricts airflow. Replace plastic or foil hoses, keep the duct short and straight, and clean the entire vent at least ...