Routing and Connecting Ductwork
Follow the guidelines below to maximize drying
performance and reduce lint buildup and
condensation in the ductwork.
NOTE:
Ductwork and fittings are NOT included
and must be purchased separately.
• Use 4-in. (10 cm) diameter rigid or semirigid
metal ductwork.
• The exhaust duct run should be as short as
possible.
• Use as few elbow joints as possible.
• The male end of each section of exhaust duct
must
point away from the dryer.
• Use duct tape on all duct joints.
• Insulate ductwork that runs through unheated
areas in order to reduce condensation and lint
buildup on duct surfaces.
IMPORTANT:
Failure to exhaust the dryer
correctly will void the dryer’s warranty.
VENTING THE DRYER
(cont.)
Correct Venting
Incorrect Venting
Number of
Max. Length of 4-In. Dia.
Max. Length of 4-In. Dia.
Wall Cap Type
90° Elbows
Rigid Metal Duct
Flexible Metal Duct
0
65 ft. (19.8 m)
45 ft. (13.7 m)
1
55 ft. (16.8 m)
35 ft. (10.7 m)
2
47 ft. (13.7 m)
30 ft. (9.1 m)
3
36 ft. (11.0 m)
25 ft. (7.6 m)
4
28 ft. (8.5 m)
20 ft. (6.1 m)
0
55 ft. (16.8 m)
35 ft. (10.7 m)
1
47 ft. (13.7 m)
27 ft. (8.1 m)
2
41 ft. (12.5 m)
21 ft. (6.4 m)
3
30 ft. (9.1 m)
17 ft. (5.2 m)
4
22 ft. (6.7 m)
15 ft. (4.5 m)
NOTE:
Deduct 6 ft. (1.8 m) for each additional elbow. It is not recommended to use more than four 90° elbows.
4"
(10.2 cm)
2
1
/
2
"
(6.35 cm)
4"
(10.2 cm)
Recommended
Use Only for Short
Run Installations
Ductwork
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