Make up air for clothes dryer; exhaust only system
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In new construction with an exhaust only ventilation system, is there a need for a make up air source for an electric clothes dryer. I am toying with the idea of some supplemental passive air sources…
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Robert,
This is a recurring topic on GBA. You may want to read previous Q&A threads on the topic:
Clothes dryer preheater?
Is there a "direct vent" clothes dryer or kitchen hood?
You may also be interested in reading this GBA article:
Alternatives to Clothes Dryers