Dryer at present butts up to vent sticking into the room. This works just fine.
I want to put the dryer and washer on a plinth to make it easier to access. I don't want to put the dryer further out into the room.
The plinth will put the dryer 7" up. How do I route the vent? What specs do I ask for?
I know that the aluminum foil light weight flex tube is a bad idea.
There is a type of flex tube available, but it's not clear if it's suitable for gas dryers, nor is it clear if it can be cut to a shorter length. (All the ones I've found are 6 feet. I think I need between 2 and 3 feet.
Best Answer
The best choice is metal hard wall duct.
It is smooth inside and does not cause lint to build up.
Lint build up can be a bit of a fire hazard and leads to restriction of air flow that is exhausting moisture. That leads to extended drying times.
If you must use flex get the semi rigid type and be careful not to crush the shape when making turns.