How much does a dryer vent booster fan cost?

Fantech DBF 110 Dryer Booster Fan 4″ Duct 167 CFM

Can you put a booster fan in a dryer vent?

When is a dryer exhaust necessary? According to some dryer installation instructions and local building codes, booster fans should be added in the dryer duct run when the length of duct exceeds 25 feet with no bends, 20 feet with one bend or 15 feet with 2 bends.

What is a dryer booster vent fan?

Booster fans are specially designed to solve the problems caused by long dryer vent runs. A pressure sensitive switch automatically starts the dryer vent booster fan only when the dryer is running. Hot air from the dryer is then pushed out the exit. Booster fans should be added to any dryer duct exceeding 25 feet in length.

What does a dryer booster fan do?

Dryer booster fans help boost airflow through the dryer duct. They can be switched either with a pressure switch or via a current sensing relay. A pressure switch senses pressure in the dryer duct run and allows power to flow to the fan.

What is dryer booster fan?

A dryer duct booster fan is specially designed to solve the problem of slow drying times as a result of a long clothes dryer duct. Long duct runs, including ducts that have multiple elbows (bends), can not only extend your drying time, but cause a dangerous build-up of lint within the dryer duct.

What is a dryer duct booster?

Dryer duct boosters can increase the airflow in a duct and help overcome this problem (search for “dryer duct booster” on the internet or check with appliance dealers). They switch on automatically when the dryer kicks on, using an electric fan to speed up the airflow through the duct, which increases air flow through the dryer.