I have a dryer in the basement that is over 55 yrs old, had to disconnect it 1.5 yrs ago to have new basement windows installed. I have yet to vent that dryer. I love my racks and clothes line for sheets and blankets. I was raised hanging laundry outside and still do it today. When they talk "Green Deal", let me know how serious they are when they hang their laundry out to dry. This rack is standing in the garage until fall and then it will be in the basement with my jumbo folding rack. It is so sturdy for the small size, just love it. Worth every penny.