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Table of Clothes Dryer Temperatures Clothes Dryer Location / Condition Normal Clothes Dryer Temperature Air temperatures in the clothes dryer exhaust vent at the dryer 50-57 °C (125-135 °F) Estimated clothes dryer exhaust vent surface temperature at interior surface of exterior wall 45-55 °C (113-130 °F).
How hot is the air coming out of a dryer vent?
The air coming out of a dryer vent is between 120 and 160 degrees Fahrenheit and can reach as high as 184 degrees Fahrenheit. The dryer’s fuses will blow if the air temperature reaches 185 degrees Fahrenheit, while the air temperature inside a gas dryer can range between 125 and 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Can dryer vent touch wood?
Yes, that is considered safe. Direct wood contact is not a problem with the operating temperature of a dryer vent. You’ll have no fire if the vent is clear. lint does not escape from the pipe if all joints are foil taped.
Does a dryer vent get hot enough to start a fire?
Dryer exhaust might hit 200 degrees, but most have thermal fuses far below that. You’d need twice that and then some to start a fire. If it was a concern building codes would require double-wall flues akin to those used for gas appliance exhaust. I do recommend against the lightweight foil hose, though.
Can a dryer vent Touch insulation?
Every inch of the metal surface of the dryer vent must be protected in order for the insulation to do its job. If your vent runs through a duct compartment, you can fill the entire compartment with fiberglass insulation, so long as the pipe is completely covered.
How do I check the temperature of my dryer?
You can place a thermostat in the exhaust air and check what temperatures the dryer is cycling on and off at. Any thermometer with a range between 100 to 200 degrees can be used to check the temperature of the exhaust air.
Is it better to vent a dryer up or down?
It’s fine for the dryer vent to rise vertically to enter the building ceiling, but within the ceiling the vent should slope downwards towards its exit point at the building exterior wall.
What is the hottest temperature on a dryer?
As of 2020, the ‘industry standard’ for dryer heat is roughly between 125℉ and 135℉. Of course, 135℉ is far from the highest temperature that a dryer can achieve. Most modern dryers tend to cap at 150℉, but the best dryers tested go up to an astounding 176℉.
How high off the floor should a dryer vent be?
Set the vent a minimum of 12 inches above the outside ground. Pro tip: Use no more than 25 feet. of 4-inch duct, and subtract 5 feet for every 90-degree turn and 2 1/2 feet for every 45-degree turn for dryer vent installation.
Should my dryer be hot to the touch?
The tell-tale sign that your dryer is too hot is damage to your clothes. If your dryer is hot to the touch, that may be another sign of too much heat. Naturally, the dryer will be a little warm to the touch while it’s running, but it shouldn’t be significantly hot.
How common are dryer fires?
The facts and stats about dryer fires While it may be hard to believe, dryer fires are a fairly common cause of home fires. In fact, according to the National Fire Protection Association, dryers and washing machines cause an average of 15,970 fires each year, with dryers causing 92% of them.
How many fires a year are caused by dryer vents?
2,900 home clothes dryer fires are reported each year and cause an estimated 5 deaths, 100 injuries, and $35 million in property loss. Failure to clean the dryer (34 percent) is the leading cause of home clothes dryer fires.
Should dryer vent be insulated in attic?
DRYER DUCTS DON’T NEED TO BE INSULATED. But if it’s running through a crawl space, unheated basement, attic or other unconditioned space where there’s the potential for freezing, then it is recommended to insulate the duct.
How do you keep cold air from coming through the dryer vent?
An airtight louvered vent If cold air comes into your laundry room through the dryer vent, you should be able to stop it fairly easily. The vent should have a flap (or flaps) at the end to stop air infiltration (see photos). Go outside and make sure there’s a flap and that it’s not stuck open.
Is it OK to use PVC for dryer vent?
Currently, PVC, Vinyl, or aluminum foil material is still common in plumbing applications. However, manufacturers do not permit their use for venting a dryer. PVC or Vinyl duct trap can easily melt because of the hot air coming from the dryer.
How much heat can a dryer vent handle?
The dryer vent hose can handle temperatures up to 430 degrees Fahrenheit.
Is sanitize hotter than hot on dryer?
Since normal heat from your dryer isn’t effective in killing and reducing harmful bacterias, your dryer’s sanitization cycle uses a much higher heat and then a longer cool down cycle to protect users from hot garments.
How hot does a Whirlpool dryer get?
A thermostat controls the high and low temperature range in Whirlpool dryers. The lower limit is approximately room temperature, and the high limit is between 120 and 160 degrees Fahrenheit, depending on the model.
