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Originally Posted by StamperTV25
We will be coming up to TV to purchase a new home this coming week. The question I have is for those that have noticed the dryer vent pipe looks to be installed with the crimped end on the vent pipe sections facing down instead of upwards toward the roof. I have always had homes with the vent piping installed the crimped ends facing towards the roof vent.....that way allows air to flow freely through the pipe without any obstructions. If the crimped end is facing down....or against the air flow.....the lint would naturally collect on the crimped ends of the pipe sections. I don't know if anyone else has addressed this?......but would love any feedback. I tried to attach a photo.....hopefully it shows up.
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This is a common installation in the newer sections of The Villages. I am a Licensed, certified, bonded and insured home inspector and I have inspected north of 500 homes in The Villages.
Here is an example from a home on Katie Keith Loop, i.e. "Street of Dreams". I inspected this one in March. This is near Middleton, south of 470.
The older homes have just a smooth opening and people couldn't figure out how to install the pipe so ended up getting a male to male coupler anyway instead of an extender. With periodic maintenance, it won't be an issue.