Can You Pipe a Dryer Vent Down and out?

Special provisions for dryer venting in mobile homes
Above: a clothes dryer exhaust vent installed in a mobile home can be vented down through the crawl space and outside through the skirting wall, but must never be vented to terminate right in the crawl space.

Can dryer vents go up and down?

You have to vent it out the roof. They have a roof jack made just for the dryer vents . Yes you can run it up and out this way.

Can a dryer be vented vertically?

It's OK to vent vertically up to the attic, as long as you are (as you plan to be) carrying on and venting to the outside. To determine whether your total length of vent and number of 90 degree turns is OK, you'll need to consult your dryer's owner's manual for the data.

Marcus Vance

Marcus Vance

Cybersecurity & Digital Privacy Researcher

Marcus Vance is a cybersecurity auditor and technology writer dedicated to educating the public about online safety, data privacy regulations, enterprise security, and emerging cyber threats.