it drips from condensation
2007-10-02 00:46:07 · 3 answers · asked by owfc.rod@rogers.com 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
YES insulate the vent tubing. Especially in cold climates condensation forms inside the vent because of warmer damp air on the inside and cold air in the attic. Water then runs back into your hood. You should also insulate bathroom vent pipes and try to pitch any pipes you have to the outside or away from the fixture when installing if possible. When cooking let the vent run for a few minutes after you are done to clear out high humidity air.
2007-10-02 01:14:54 · answer #1 · answered by Chris 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds a bit odd to me, but I've never seen or installed insulated range hood vent pipe. What I use is steel; or aluminum; often looking like a compressed SLINKY.
I guess my first notion would be to explore the reason why? Sounds to me like the surrounding air must be chilly; and the condensation forms in the conflict between the vented/ warmed air, and the surrounding.
Certainly you CAN insulate the vent tubing; but might end up with saturated insulation.
2007-10-02 00:53:49 · answer #2 · answered by DIY Doc 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
it will help with the condensation,yes
2007-10-02 00:53:36 · answer #3 · answered by wormoil2000 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋