Dryer Booster Fans White Paper

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A New Day - and a New Name

for Dryer Booster Fans

Remember the good old days when laundry spaces were designed so that clothes

dryers could be vented directly through an exterior wall with just a few feet of straight

pipe? Those days are over. Seduced by the fashion and functionality of the latest

laundry room trends (including proximity to bedrooms, multi-function capability,

elaborate storage and fixtures, etc.) many homeowners are putting builders and

contractors in a tough spot when it comes to proper and effective dryer ventilation.

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NEW A New Day - and a New Name for Dryer Booster Fans Remember the good old days when laundry spaces were designed so that clothes dryers could be vented directly through an exterior wall with just a few feet of straight pipe? Those days are over. Seduced by the fashion and functionality of the latest laundry room trends (including proximity to bedrooms, multi-function capability, elaborate storage and fixtures, etc.
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| A new name for Dryer Booster Fans S uch preferences often result in longer duct runs with multiple bends and turns that impair dryer efficiency and interfere with a builder’s ability to meet building code. A properly applied dryer booster fan, preferably one that meets the latest UL Standard, may be the only solution that makes everyone happy – including the home inspector and the local fire chief.
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A new name for Dryer Booster Fans | 3 in dryer applications. The tests confirm key safety features and operation, including redundant safety circuits, adequate air velocities, temperature sensing mechanisms, cleanout access, etc. These tests go well beyond the UL standards that were once imposed on dryer booster fans. And while they may not be required by building codes yet, eventually most if not all jurisdictions will require the UL marking for fans used in this application.
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