Dryer Vent Through Suspended Ceiling Tile
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03-14-16, 10:44 AM
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Dryer Vent Through Suspended Ceiling Tile
I have a suspended ceiling in my basement with the thin fiberglass-backed tiles with the white plastic facing. Any issue running a dryer vent through these tiles where the hole is cut exact enough that the pipe touches the tile? I'm not sure how hot a dryer vent gets and I don't want to melt the plastic facing, or worse.
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#3
03-14-16, 11:06 AM
Dryer vents typically reach 120 to 160 degrees F. Under fault conditions they can get hotter, as the dryer thermal cutouts are usually 180-190.
Generally, no clearance to combustible materials is required for dryer vents, so it should not be a fire hazard. Whether or not it will soften the ceiling tile or not depends on its material, but I doubt it.
You may find it easier to cut the hole oversize and use a dryer vent collar ring to make a neat job. Use rigid vent pipe (not flex) and make sure the joints face away from the dryer so they don't collect lint and plug up.
Generally, no clearance to combustible materials is required for dryer vents, so it should not be a fire hazard. Whether or not it will soften the ceiling tile or not depends on its material, but I doubt it.
You may find it easier to cut the hole oversize and use a dryer vent collar ring to make a neat job. Use rigid vent pipe (not flex) and make sure the joints face away from the dryer so they don't collect lint and plug up.
#5
03-14-16, 06:06 PM
I've used something like this: http://www.amazon.com/RCI-PVC-4-Trim-Ring/dp/B01593VZ4M
Or you can use a "goof" ring for 4" recessed lighting cans, although they can be hard to find.
Or you can use a "goof" ring for 4" recessed lighting cans, although they can be hard to find.
