We have a crawl space with a combination of sandy and clay soil in it. The crawl space is about 3' deep. To eliminate a long dryer vent run, I'd like to vent the dryer directly into the crawl space. We have vents built into the foundation that I open each spring and close in the fall. Will this help dissipate the moisture enough to prevent mold?
Vent the dryer into the crawl space without creating mold and moisture problems
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Best Answer
Vented air from the dryer is full of moisture since it contains water from the clothing being dried. Do not vent it into your crawlspace or basement since you will definitely have moisture problems. After you vent it outside, run the dryer and put your hand over the vent and you will see what I mean.