Professional PVC exhaust vent install: who to call?

[jamesdhatch]

@lazurin

I live in a major city so there’s no shortage of qualified people

Try Taskrabbit then. You should be able to find someone to do it. They don’t always have folks in the boonies but most population centers are pretty well covered.

I’ve also used Hireahelper for things like moving & unloading assistance but haven’t looked for a home handyman type that would do this. But it’s worth a look.

If you have the Nextdoor app you could also look for recommendations there.

[PrintToLaser]

@lazurin

the roof vent will solve this issue

I agree. Mine vents through the roof and dissipates very quickly. That’s the reason all of the houses plumbing vents are up there. You never want to get too close to one of those, it’ll knock you off the roof.

[lazurin]

Yup I’ve tried taskrabbit and kept getting turned down. A majority of the taskrabbit people I found aren’t any better than me (rare to find anyone listed with PVC experience or a willingness to use a ladder. ) I’ll keep trying and look at the other apps though, like the one you suggested!

Edit: and finally, got an attic/dryer vent company to come and take a look at dryer vent installation! KISS and making up a reason to put in a second dryer vent finally worked

[PrintToLaser]

@dwardio accomplished what you are wanting to do, perhaps he would have some insight.

[bill.m.davis]

@lazurin

making up a reason to put in a second dryer vent

You have a reason, you don’t need to make it up. But they just don’t understand. So I understand what you are saying.

[jamesdhatch]

@lazurin

KISS and making up a reason to put in a second dryer vent finally worked

People are often not good at new & different. They default to “no way”. They might rationalize by talking about potential liability for something that isn’t normal & insurance issues. But if you let them stick the job into their normal comfort box they can fit it nearly into their comfort zone. Of course you wanted it because you’re putting in a second dryer so your tie-dye craft t-shirts don’t get dye in the dryer you use for your regular clothes right?

[lazurin]

yup, that’s would I would like to have! I showed those photos to all my friends while trying to get opinions/referrals and it’s the first link in my post. I think the PVC pipes + in-line fan look better than the metal ones (sorry Macgeek)

[PrintToLaser]

@lazurin

it’s the first link in my post

Hehe, Sorry.

[lazurin]

@bill.m.davis

You have a reason, you don’t need to make it up. But they just don’t understand. So I understand what you are saying.

@jamesdhatch

People are often not good at new & different. They default to “no way”. They might rationalize by talking about potential liability for something that isn’t normal & insurance issues. But if you let them stick the job into their normal comfort box they can fit it nearly into their comfort zone. Of course you wanted it because you’re putting in a second dryer so your tie-dye craft t-shirts don’t get dye in the dryer you use for your regular clothes right?

so true! I think it will be hard to rationalize why the dryer vent needs to go to the roof top, but I think the neighbor being a complete baby about any smells outside is reason enough.

(I just figured out the quote feature, so much easier!)

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I was thinking, what about a roofer? - they make a hole in roof, then put pvc thru wall ?