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Originally Posted by roadcamping
In my old house, I used smooth sheet metal tubes. The same type of material to use for a range hood. The flex hose is a bit of a fire hazard since lint can get built up in it (not all lint gets caught in the lint trap).
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According to the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors, the IRC defers to dryer manufacturers in specifying such details as the length of the vent and the number of bends it can contain. It allows homeowners to use one 8-foot length of flexible pipe to transition from the dryer to the exhaust pipe. This length of flexible pipe must remain visible and accessible so it can be removed and cleaned.