Master Brian
DIY Senior Member
I am moving my laundrey to the basement. I know they say the flexible hoses aren't very safe.
I have thought about one of those "snorkel" devices, which you can adjust the height, etc.. Is there anything to look out for there?
Also what about length to outside. My laundry will be on the South side of the basement, but I prefer to exit out the North wall, which is about 15-20' from where the dryer will be. Any problem with that? I will be running rigid duct and the only bend(s) should be at the dryer and again, where the wall meets the ceiling. All seems will be taped and maybe riveted, for extra strength, but no screws.
One last thing, because the "snorkel" assembly I just looked at only goes to 48" height, are the metalic flexible ducts bad as well? I've always used them over the plastic and haven't had any issues, but I've heard flex is bad.
Thanks for any input....
I have thought about one of those "snorkel" devices, which you can adjust the height, etc.. Is there anything to look out for there?
Also what about length to outside. My laundry will be on the South side of the basement, but I prefer to exit out the North wall, which is about 15-20' from where the dryer will be. Any problem with that? I will be running rigid duct and the only bend(s) should be at the dryer and again, where the wall meets the ceiling. All seems will be taped and maybe riveted, for extra strength, but no screws.
One last thing, because the "snorkel" assembly I just looked at only goes to 48" height, are the metalic flexible ducts bad as well? I've always used them over the plastic and haven't had any issues, but I've heard flex is bad.
Thanks for any input....