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Is it o.k. to vent a clothes dryer into a basement?
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No. It is not recommended to vent dryers to an indoor space. Is there a code on dryer vent lines, how long, how many bends? The International Mechanical Code article 504.6 stipulates the requirements for Domestic clothes dryer ducts. In brief, the ma
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Can a clogged dryer vent lead to carbon monoxide poisoning?
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A. Only if the dryer operates on natural gas instead of electricity..
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How does a dryer fire start?
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A. Dryer vents accumulate lint just like plaque deposits that form in human blood vessels. The lint reduces air flow and increases clothes drying times. The lint can build-up to the point where it blocks the dryer exhaust and causes serious overheati
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How does a dryer start on fire?
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Only cleaning the lint trap on your dryer is not enough! Lint, composed of flammable materials, builds up in your dryer vents and ductwork over time. Most clothes dryers reach high enough temperatures to ignite these materials, causing a fire. Routin
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