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[Frosty]

Are there any dryer experts at WHT?

I was renovating my laundry room today and noticed that my dryer hose is ridiculously loooong. My dryer sits right up against the wall but the hose is over 3 feet long! It is squashed and twisted in all sorts of ways. I feel like whatever needs to be exhausting from my dryer is getting stuck in the squashed together hose.

Does anybody know if I can cut the pipe to only 12 inches long with scissors and then re-attach it? Is that not good to have such a short hose though?

I googled this but am still not sure if I can cut it to only 12 inches? I've never seen a drier with such a short hose... want to get second opinion before I cut it too short.

[Corey Bryant]

You should be able to trim it to whatever size you need - I know that is what we did when we moved here to Denver with no problems. Just make sure that the hose is not crimped. If you can, you might even see about blowing (anything) out - sometimes lint can get caught in there.

[Acroplex]

Most women home-owners prefer a long hose. Be careful with these scissors! Measure twice and cut once. It's best to keep the hose long as in its errrm flaccid state it releases heat and keeps the temperature low by spreading it over a larger aluminum area. If you shorten it, it will be stiff and you won't be able to move your appliance around much, e.g. when trying to reach a fallen sock or piece of lingerie. I would also recommend getting one of these long scrubbers that are meant for cleaning the filter compartment on occasion. It reaches areas your hands cannot.

[adam]

Hah Acro...

The main thing that is exhausted through the hose is heat, the lint remains in the lint trap in your dryer so nothing should be getting caught.

[vito]

Is your vent that crappy white vinyl hose? If it is, it is likely a fire hazard. It will not be able to handle the high temperature generated by most modern dryers. Your best bet is the UL-approved accordion or the rigid aluminum hose. Make sure it takes the shortest path possible to the wall vent, and be absolutely certain it does not crimp or crease anywhere along the way.

And make absolutely sure there is no leak in the hose inside the house. That is definitely a health hazard.

Vito

[GoTek-JP]

Originally Posted by Acroplex

Most women home-owners prefer a long hose. Be careful with these scissors! Measure twice and cut once. It's best to keep the hose long as in its errrm flaccid state it releases heat and keeps the temperature low by spreading it over a larger aluminum area.

Yah just like with men, erect is better. BTW that post had a sexual connotation

[Justin M]

Originally Posted by Frosty

Are there any dryer experts at WHT?

I was renovating my laundry room today and noticed that my dryer hose is ridiculously loooong. My dryer sits right up against the wall but the hose is over 3 feet long! It is squashed and twisted in all sorts of ways. I feel like whatever needs to be exhausting from my dryer is getting stuck in the squashed together hose.

Does anybody know if I can cut the pipe to only 12 inches long with scissors and then re-attach it? Is that not good to have such a short hose though?

I googled this but am still not sure if I can cut it to only 12 inches? I've never seen a drier with such a short hose... want to get second opinion before I cut it too short.

As long as it's properly vented [reaches the outside vent], you should be fine.

[Acroplex]

Originally Posted by Backyard Billy

Yah just like with men, erect is better. BTW that post had a sexual connotation

Maybe you just have a dirty mind.

[GoTek-JP]

Originally Posted by Acroplex

Maybe you just have a dirty mind.

Or maybe it's your mind telling you, you're lacking some

[Frosty]

So I guess when it comes to dryers... size does matter

My dryer's hose is the cheap plastic which looks like it could melt. It's also way too long and all twisted together. I will either chop it in half or I will go to Home Depot and find a better hose tomorrow.

Vito,
Where would the fumes seep into the hose? You mean if I don't clamp the hose tightly enough to the dryer and wall vent it can seep harmful fumes... I thought the fumes were harmless and just hot air?

Backyard Billy,
How's it kick'en?

[vito]

What kind of dryer do you own? I would get on the phone first thing tomorrow morning to the manufacturer's support line and ask specifically what type of hose they require. I remember a few years ago that we bought new washer/dryer and I installed that cheap white hose. When I finally got a qualified appliance guy to come in, he told me to immediately replace it with the aluminum type because the heat generated by the dryer we bought was way too high for the plastic hose.

As well, I recall we all had headaches for several weeks and didn't know why. As it turned out, it was because of the improper hose, and because one of the clamps was a bit loose, exhausting the air into the house. And no, it is not just "hot air" venting into the house.

Get some authoratative advice from the manufacturer, and then do it right, do it once. For the sake of safety and security. Not worth taking any chances when it comes to your family's safety.

Vito

[Acroplex]

Originally Posted by Backyard Billy

Or maybe it's your mind telling you, you're lacking some

My hose fits most appliances. Some cannot take the girth though. I think tools might be needed.

[Frosty]

Vito,

Can you cut the aluminum hose with scissors the same way I can the white plastic hose? I want to cut it down to a foot and a half in length as my dryer sits right up against the wall in front of the vent so I need a very short hose.

I just removed my old hose and looked inside... yuck! It is full of a TON of trapped lint and weird looking debris.

[Acroplex]

Use both hands on the hose, steady with the scissors. You can cut it as desired (although uncut is fine). Just buy a size that fits the distance between your appliance and the supporting wall.

[vito]

Yes you can cut the aluminum hose. If you use the accordion type that expands in length, it's a bit tricky. Use proper metal cutting shears to make good clean cuts. If you try to use regular household scissors, aside from wrecking the cutting edge of your scissors, you will end up with rough edges on the hose, and will likely end up with a leak. The accordion type has a spiral rod that spirals through the entire length, and you need to make sure you make clean horizontal cuts. The moment you crimp the hose due to improper cutting technique, you end up with a problematic connection.

On the other hand, given you have such a short path from dryer to wall vent, I would suggest you use the solid aluminum vent pipes, and make sure you use a good amount of aluminum duct tape to cover up the seams.

Vito