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.
Duct tape or aluminum tape either can with stand the heat
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.
Not usually but there is a vent duct that does get clogged once in a while.
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Best to take the screws out, shove the pipe further into the fitting and re screw it. If you are going to use tape use the metal foil tape where you peel off the paper on the back exposing the glue side.
A handyman, it is not a techincally complicated job.
duct tape
You'd be surprised how much lint can come out of a dryer vent. The easiest and safest way to clean your dryer vent is to call a professional cleaner to take care of it for you. They have the tools at their disposal and the experience with a variety of vent layouts to safely and quickly clean the vent duct.
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.
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.
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.
I don't know about Illinois but check the Fuel Gas Code. I have never heard of PVC being allowed for a Clothes Dryer Vent.