You could vent it into a bucket of water but I would not recommend that as a long-term solution. Venting out a window is the best permanent solution when exhausting through an exterior wall is not an option. if venting out a window is an option for your situation, look into getting a window dryer vent.
Yes, flexible duct works fine for dryer venting. Sometimes, it may be the only option.
Clothes dryer vents should be cleaned at least once a year, and more often if there are signs of blockage.Some signs of blockage are:Clothing takes longer to dryIncreased humidity in the laundry roomwhen the dryer is running, there is not enough air flow to the air vent outsidethere is visible dust clogging the outside vent.Lint blockages in dryer vents are a significant home fire risk.
Dryer exhaust can be to hot for a plastic type air conditioning duct. You should always use piping that is approved by the manufacturer of the dryer.
Sears is perhaps the best place to check for air duct services online. They are located in most states, and offer an easy way to check to see if they have services available in your area. They can clean the vents, check the coils for mildew and other contaminants and even clean the dryer vents if needed.
Not usually but there is a vent duct that does get clogged once in a while.
Yes, your dryer does need a duct vent in the rear of the appliance. Certain dryers do not need to be vented, but they are marketed as such with a special filter.
Duct tape or aluminum tape either can with stand the heat
A handyman, it is not a techincally complicated job.
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It will not last, and could possible catch fire but that's a long shot. A hose clamp would be better. One to fit the dryer vent is probably $2 or $3.
Yes, you can hook two dryers up to the same dryer vent. You just have to get the right kind of hoses/ventilation so that both dryers feed into the same system with a split connection.
NO, just duct it into the soffit. you can also get the indoor kit that is made for a dryer, but at some point you should install a vent to the outside,there are tons of vents.