Fantech Dryer Booster Fans solve the problems caused by long duct runs on clothes dryers. How do they work? When the dryer turns on, the fan is activated by the automatic presure sensitive switch so warm, moist air is exhausted out of the house quickly. Suitable for dryer runs with up to a maximum 60 linear feet of 4" rigid duct with six elbows. Includes 167CFM fan, pressure switch, and mounting bracket with hardware.
The Dryer Facts: When it comes to dryers, where is the perfect installation with little to no duct length? The reality which contractors and homeowners have to work with is far from perfect. A short dryer duct length is not always possible. This is where Fantech Dryer Boosters can help.
Under prime conditions, residential and commercial clothes dryers should dry clothing in a timely fashion. Problems occur when dryers are connected to long runs of duct work. This is the reason why most residential dryers are located against outside walls. The exhausted air is vented directly to the outside without complicated ducting to hinder the performance of the dryer.
Many dryer installations do not allow direct venting and the typical residential dryer cannot operate efficiently against the resistance created by the necessary duct work. The results are longer drying times, higher energy usage and costs, and excessive wear and tear on the dryer. Some common examples are:
Basements that do not allow direct venting.
Central interior located residential laundry rooms.
Apartment complexes with centrally located laundering areas.
Apartment complexes with individual hook-ups for dryers in each apartment.
When to boost a dryer. Typical residential dryers are rated at 160cfm. However, boosting is generally needed in order to maintain a minimum airflow of 100cfm as duct length increases and bends are introduced in the duct line.
Based on surveying the recommendations from dryer manufacturers, and local building codes in selected areas, dryer boosting is typically required when the duct length exceeds the following:
Maximum duct length with: No bends - 25' 1 bend - 20' 2 bends - 15' 3 bends - 10'
A Word on Installation... Easy! The secret is in the fully automatic pressure switch. Designed to attach inline near the booster fan the switch monitors dryer operation and will activate the fan when the dryer comes on. Preset to cycle in ten minute intervals the fan will stay on until the dryer stops. All Fantech dryer booster fans are suitable for rigid duct runs of up to 60 linear feet with a maximum of six elbows. In all installations there needs to be at least 15 linear feet of duct between the booster fan and the dryer.
By Rick the engineer from South Bend, IN on 2/4/2010
Pros:
Powerful, Sleek Design
Cons:
Connectings fit poorly
Best Uses:
Basements
Describe Yourself:
Handyman, Homeowner
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Comments aboutFantech DBF110 Dryer Boosting Kit:
This is a good unit. It works properly and solves the problem of long dryer exhaust runs. I do not know why the input and output hubs fit so poorly with standard metal ducting, I had to use a lot of foil tape to seal them. the mounting bracket is too weak for the motor but by strapping it to house framing got the job done. I especially liked that Fantech and iaqsource are reachable by phone to ask questions, both are helpful.
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Comments:
Fantastic has cut our drying time!
By Mike from Ronkonkoma, NY on 1/25/2010
Pros:
Easy To Install, Powerful, Quiet, Sleek Design
Describe Yourself:
Handyman, Homeowner
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Comments aboutFantech DBF110 Dryer Boosting Kit:
Amazing company will recommend to all friends and family the fantec fan has cut our clothes drying time to half increasing the efficiency of our new electric dryer. Recommend it [...]!
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Comments:
Venting Problem Corrected
By Hugh Knowels from Indianapolis, IN on 12/31/2009
Pros:
Easy To Install, Powerful, Quiet, Sleek Design
Describe Yourself:
Professional
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Comments aboutFantech DBF110 Dryer Boosting Kit:
This is not the first fan blower I have purchased...venting or airflow with a fantech is greatly increased...I have had one fantech installed for more than 8 years and still works perfectly.
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Comments:
works as advertised
By the silver fox from downingtown,pa on 12/23/2009
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Nice Product ... One Gotcha ...
By Milwaukee Mike from Milwaukee, WI on 11/30/2009
Pros:
Powerful, Quiet, Sleek Design
Best Uses:
Basements
Describe Yourself:
Homeowner
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Comments aboutFantech DBF110 Dryer Boosting Kit:
Product arrived very quickly. Looks well designed and wasn't to difficult to install. One piece of advice on the electrical connection. If installing in overhead in a Joist cavity or in a difficult to reach spot, make all electrical connections in advance prior to physical mounting. The product uses an unconventional bus connection which uses small screws to tighten down on the Line/Common/GND wires. The screws can only be reached by extending a very small screwdriver through the Romex cable hole or by using a very small 90 degree screwdriver.
Not sure why they choose to use this type of connection. Very unusual ... and just not necessary. There are much simpler ways to terminate the line connection.
After these gymnastics, the product worked as advertised and has dramatically increased the airflow.
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Comments:
Good Unit
By top jimmy from spokane wa on 11/27/2009
Pros:
Easy To Install, Powerful
Best Uses:
Basements
Describe Yourself:
Homeowner
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Comments aboutFantech DBF110 Dryer Boosting Kit:
I bought this unit about ten years ago from a local hvac company for alot more than this price. It worked well over the years. I did not have an inline lint trap, but vacuumed the impellers a couple times a year. The only draw back to this unit is its plastic casing. The mounting screws go right into it and after years of vibration have eventually cracked it. This time I am going with a slightly less powerful galvinized model
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Comments:
I would buy this product again.
By Rob from Coffeyville, KS on 11/3/2009
Pros:
Easy To Install
Describe Yourself:
Homeowner
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Comments aboutFantech DBF110 Dryer Boosting Kit:
This fan works very well. I have a run of 36', the fan is not loud and seems to work very well. I would recommend to purchase the fan clamps as they make the instalation very easy.
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Cut my drying time by 75 per cent!!!!!!
By Happy laundress from St louis Mo on 10/29/2009
Pros:
Easy To Install, Powerful, Quiet
Best Uses:
Basements, Kitchens, Large Rooms, Smaller Rooms
Describe Yourself:
Handyman, Homeowner
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Comments aboutFantech DBF110 Dryer Boosting Kit:
We put a laundry in the middle of a second floor in a 3 story 100 year old house. The dryer would take 3 cycles to dry clothes and my vent pipe was constantly clogged with wet lint. We saw a Fantec dryer booster fan in a condo while o vacation and decided to try it at home. Oh! What a difference. Clothes dry in half ofi a drying cycle. The dryer booster will pay for itself in reduced electricity in short order but more importantly, it saves me hours of time doing the laundry!!!!! Love it!!!!!
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Comments:
As advertised
By Paul from Parker, CO on 10/22/2009
Pros:
Easy To Install, Powerful, Quiet, Sleek Design
Describe Yourself:
Homeowner
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Comments aboutFantech DBF110 Dryer Boosting Kit:
Our laundry is on 2nd floor and venting is longer than it should be. The dryer was taking up to 3 hours to dry a load of clothes. We installed the booster and are now drying loads of clothes in 20 minutes.
I've recommended this unit to friends with similar problem and will be helping them to install.
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