The hole is in the vent that leads outside. The hole is in something that looks like aluminum foil which is then connected to a metal tube. My husband says we do not need to fix the hole-that lots of people don't vent their dryer so the heat stays in the house. I disagree with him and think it is unsafe and could leave too much moist air and/or lint in the laundry room and also makes the dryer not work as effeciently. Any help/suggestions/advice would be greatly appreciated and hopefully end our debate. Happy Holidays!
2006-12-18 03:35:38 · 21 answers · asked by Kory G 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Just get some duct tape, and stop being lazy.
2006-12-18 03:37:34 · answer #1 · answered by ? 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋
The hole in the vent is not only allowing warm air back into the house but is also allowing lint to fly all over the place. You should disassemble the entire vent and clean it out and then replace the aluminum flex venting with rigid tubing and an elbow where it connects to the dryer. If you would like to recover the heat during the winter months you should get a diverter valve or another device that is intended for that purpose so the lint is captured and does not get all over the laundry area. The dryer works most efficiently when the vent is without restriction and is kept to the shortest length to carry the moisture and lint laden air to the outside.
2006-12-18 19:10:59 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Your husband is correct that many people vent their dryers into the house. This is not dangerous, but the lint could start to make a mess. Depends how large, and how well ventilated, your laundry room is...
I just installed a Heat Saver in my dryer exhaust (don't do this with a gas-fired dryer!!). It's a big plastic tee that enables you do divert the warm air into the house in winter and divert it out of the house during summer. It has a screen on the outlet to prevent lint from entering the house. It's warm, moist air but it is MUCH less humid that what you produce while showering. Just don't use fabric softener dryer sheets with it - the scent is a little overwhelming.
2006-12-18 06:41:05 · answer #3 · answered by thomas h 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
During the cold winter months, it's probably fine. But unless you want your A/C to work overtime in the summer, fix it by Spring.
Oh, and ralize it will allow bugs and critters to enter your house, as they can crawl up the outside exhaust and come into the ho use thru the hole in your pipe. If you have a cat, this probably won't be much of an issue.
My dad once installed a flap thing on the dryer exhaust vent. You could open the flap and it would blow warm air into the room. (winter mode). You coudl close the flap and send the hot air outside during summer. I think that was a great idea.
2006-12-18 03:58:44 · answer #4 · answered by Sugar Pie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The hole needs to be covered or the flex tube replaced. Either way it is a simple thing to do. The worst problem you will have from not doing anything is getting lent all over the space the dryer is in and the lent will also get into the dryer around the motor and electrical area and this can cause pre mature motor failure or even a fire hazard as the lent is highly combustible.
2006-12-18 03:55:15 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Duct tape is good for an immediate fix. However, the heat and moisture delivered through the vent will deteriorate the tape. It is best to replace the vent completely. The biggest reason is that the lint buildup is a fire hazard.
2006-12-18 03:40:47 · answer #6 · answered by Letsee 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
all you need to do is get some duct tape and put it over the hole. also they sell duct repair strips at the hard ware store but duct tape works just the same. it can be unhealthy to have all the moist air in the house but in the winter time it will probably help with the static that builds up. your choice though good luck=)
2006-12-18 03:39:53 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Slap a piece of duct tape on it. It could cause a minor mold problem (Hot air in a cold attic will cause some moisture). With the whole world freaked out over mold you should take a little time and fix it.
2006-12-18 03:42:03 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Under box heater, it mentions thermostat. This would be the operating thermostat located on the blower housing next to thermal fuse. They cycle at 165 degrees when running normally with a 15 degree variance. Your parts link said to use p/n 3387134. If you use p/n 3387138, you'll cut the variance to 10 degrees and it may dry a little better. They do wear out too.
2016-05-23 04:25:26 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are correct. fix it today.....and if it is a gas dryer it is also letting in carbon monoxide. Lint particles will escape and be a fire hazard.
Rigid ducting is recommended in most cases
and flexible metal ducting should only be used for short runs as the corrugated
surface hampers air flow which causes increased lint build up in side if it and
can also cause poor drying results.
2006-12-18 03:41:05 · answer #10 · answered by missourim43 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I was intrigued by your question, so I researched it.
http://www.midamericaparts.com/faqdryans1.htm
Appearantly the wet clothes do cause moisture in the air. I vent mine because I was a higher air quality.
By the way, the duct tape answer is good. Go with it.
2006-12-18 03:45:10 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋