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I've got this 6 inch air duct coming out of my clothes dryer:

As you can see, we use that space for storing all kinds of junk, and every time I move things around over there, I'm afraid I'll puncture the hose.

Can you think of a good solution for protecting that section of the hose? I was imagining something like a slightly bigger hose-like thing that's goes around the current hose, serving as a protective layer. Is there a product like that, or can you think of a different product that I could improvise with to accomplish the same thing?

dryer hose product-recommendation protection

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  Please tell me it's not routed like that to get to the vent.
  
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  I would look for a different way to route the hose or change to rigid pipe that is smooth inside having the pipe make all the turns + going up and being flex is a lint bunny’s dream. I mention this as you are at a much higher risk of a fire.
  
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  That looks like it is installed to the code "Heath Robinson"....
  
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  What is that plastic flex duct on the left? Is that an outside vent? If it is, I'd switch to using that, rather than the 6" going to somewhere else.
  
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I've got this 6 inch air duct coming out of my clothes dryer:

As you can see, we use that space for storing all kinds of junk, and every time I move things around over there, I'm afraid I'll puncture the hose.

Can you think of a good solution for protecting that section of the hose? I was imagining something like a slightly bigger hose-like thing that's goes around the current hose, serving as a protective layer. Is there a product like that, or can you think of a different product that I could improvise with to accomplish the same thing?

dryer hose product-recommendation protection

share|improve this question

asked 8 hours ago

Ram RachumRam Rachum

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  1
  

  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  
  Please tell me it's not routed like that to get to the vent.
  
  – JACK
  7 hours ago
  

  
  
  
  


• 
  
  
  

  
  2
  

  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  
  I would look for a different way to route the hose or change to rigid pipe that is smooth inside having the pipe make all the turns + going up and being flex is a lint bunny’s dream. I mention this as you are at a much higher risk of a fire.
  
  – Ed Beal
  7 hours ago
  

  
  
  
  


• 
  
  
  

  
  

  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  
  That looks like it is installed to the code "Heath Robinson"....
  
  – Solar Mike
  7 hours ago
  

  
  
  
  


• 
  
  
  

  
  

  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  
  What is that plastic flex duct on the left? Is that an outside vent? If it is, I'd switch to using that, rather than the 6" going to somewhere else.
  
  – computercarguy
  3 hours ago
  

  
  
  
  

add a comment | 

I've got this 6 inch air duct coming out of my clothes dryer:

As you can see, we use that space for storing all kinds of junk, and every time I move things around over there, I'm afraid I'll puncture the hose.

Can you think of a good solution for protecting that section of the hose? I was imagining something like a slightly bigger hose-like thing that's goes around the current hose, serving as a protective layer. Is there a product like that, or can you think of a different product that I could improvise with to accomplish the same thing?

dryer hose product-recommendation protection

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asked 8 hours ago

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The best thing is to use rigid ducts instead of flexible ducts. A little harder to install as you have to figure out (and possibly do some cutting) exactly what pieces to use for your specific installation, and typically you need to attach several pieces together instead of one long tube. But avoids a lot of the issues of lint collecting inside every "crinkle" in the tube, tube getting easily crushed, etc.

Hopefully with rigid duct you can rearrange things so that you don't have ducts sitting right on top of the dryer (or other appliances).

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  If space is an issue, there are low profile duct runs that are really flat. Not as efficient as a tube, but if you're in a pinch...
  
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You really need to think about relocating your dryer closer to the vent. Then add some rigid duct. Also, most dryers have more than one exit point for the vent, check them out.

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The best thing is to use rigid ducts instead of flexible ducts. A little harder to install as you have to figure out (and possibly do some cutting) exactly what pieces to use for your specific installation, and typically you need to attach several pieces together instead of one long tube. But avoids a lot of the issues of lint collecting inside every "crinkle" in the tube, tube getting easily crushed, etc.

Hopefully with rigid duct you can rearrange things so that you don't have ducts sitting right on top of the dryer (or other appliances).

share|improve this answer

answered 7 hours ago

manassehkatzmanassehkatz

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  If space is an issue, there are low profile duct runs that are really flat. Not as efficient as a tube, but if you're in a pinch...
  
  – Puddles
  3 hours ago
  

  
  
  
  

add a comment | 

5

The best thing is to use rigid ducts instead of flexible ducts. A little harder to install as you have to figure out (and possibly do some cutting) exactly what pieces to use for your specific installation, and typically you need to attach several pieces together instead of one long tube. But avoids a lot of the issues of lint collecting inside every "crinkle" in the tube, tube getting easily crushed, etc.

Hopefully with rigid duct you can rearrange things so that you don't have ducts sitting right on top of the dryer (or other appliances).

share|improve this answer

answered 7 hours ago

manassehkatzmanassehkatz

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  If space is an issue, there are low profile duct runs that are really flat. Not as efficient as a tube, but if you're in a pinch...
  
  – Puddles
  3 hours ago
  

  
  
  
  

add a comment | 

The best thing is to use rigid ducts instead of flexible ducts. A little harder to install as you have to figure out (and possibly do some cutting) exactly what pieces to use for your specific installation, and typically you need to attach several pieces together instead of one long tube. But avoids a lot of the issues of lint collecting inside every "crinkle" in the tube, tube getting easily crushed, etc.

Hopefully with rigid duct you can rearrange things so that you don't have ducts sitting right on top of the dryer (or other appliances).

share|improve this answer

answered 7 hours ago

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You really need to think about relocating your dryer closer to the vent. Then add some rigid duct. Also, most dryers have more than one exit point for the vent, check them out.

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answered 6 hours ago

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You really need to think about relocating your dryer closer to the vent. Then add some rigid duct. Also, most dryers have more than one exit point for the vent, check them out.

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answered 6 hours ago

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You really need to think about relocating your dryer closer to the vent. Then add some rigid duct. Also, most dryers have more than one exit point for the vent, check them out.

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answered 6 hours ago

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