Washer Dryer Venting (110 or 220) in kitchen

You cannot vent a clothes dryer through a kitchen exhaust. The grease in the kitchen vent ductwork will trap lint and could lead to a fire.

If you will be using an electric dryer (as opposed to gas), then you'll definitely want 220v. An electrician should be able to easily tell you if a new 220v circuit is an option.

Some bldgs permit venting into kitchen exhaust (in combo situations). Check with managing agents. Many, if not all of the LT buildings only allow ventless dryers.

220v should not be a problem in most bldgs. Always get 220v over 110v dryer. I know ppl in Lincoln Towers with LG and Bosch models.

I have Bosch AXXIS line w/d stackable unit. Very happy with it. I vent it out the extra kitchen window so that's not an issue. You do need 220v

Thanks everyone!

NYC10023 - do you know anyone in LT buildings that got 220V. The building manager wasn't sure - he suggested I ask the super, and the super said he wasn't sure I should ask the manager :|

uwsbeagle - thanks, unfortunately the second kitchen doesn't have a window. Are you in LT?

Ventless dryer would be a much cheaper reno option, just bear in mind the drying time/electrical usage is higher. If your electrical capacity is already maxed, consider a gas dryer.

Priya - you misunderstood. I did not mean that I have TWO kitchens. I, in fact, have one kitchen with two windows. I am on Upper West Side but further up than LT.

priya,

In most buildings in Manhattan you are not allowed to tap into the kitchens exhaust.

@Priya is that a DOB ruling or a bs building related issue? thats the first i've heard of it.