Protective cover on dryer exhaust vent?
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georgect
5 years agolast modified: 5 years agoRelated Discussions
Bathroom exhaust fan not connected to vent!
Comments (8)Thanks all, I finally got access to the condo's message board and got some help from another resident. He said the ductwork was there and said something about a "door" in the fan unit. I poked around inside of it again and lo and behold, a small piece of sheet metal fell off the side of it and there was the duct! The sheet metal piece had a piece of tape on it that I think may have been a hinge, of sorts--so that it would flap open when the fan was on and then fall back over the duct opening when the fan was off to keep drafts out. But a thick coating of greasy dust had kept it from working properly, and also made it hard to see that that's what its function was. The duct opening is only about 1x2", not the big 3" or 4" round opening that I was thinking it should be. It's still not a great fan but at least it's not blowing all of the air right back into the room! And I will have to figure out how to put that flap back on once the weather gets cold, but I have a bit of time before that will be necessary. PS-- no window in that room, unfortunately......See MoreDryer side vent install (also periscope)
Comments (1)On your first question dryer side vent. If you don't use the kit will it void your warranty? Also, you would want to make sure it doesn't create a fire hazard if you just use an elbow. On your second question. Is it up to code to run a dryer vent through the wall as described? If you do have a fire, you may run into issues with your homeowners insurance and the local authorities. As far as angles, again you have to go with the specs on the dryer. Too many and it won't work correctly and it becomes a fire hazard because it will become clogged with lint. Plus if you do have issue and it quits the manufacturer may not honor your warranty. On your second issue. You would need to go and actually look at the periscope. You could possibly use tin snips and clip each section down where they go together. You would have to factor in at least an inch overlap within the periscope. And you would want your cuts assembled so that the air passes smoothly over the joint. So basically all joints run in one direction. You don't want them collecting lint. So not much help, just be aware that sometimes saving a few dollars can end up costing much more in the long run. Keep your family safe and look at all potential fire hazards. Dryers are one of the leading causes of house fires....See MoreDryer vent exhaust
Comments (6)It needs to be trapped at the beginning and cleaned out regularly, or it's a fire hazard (a friend's attached garage burned when a fire started in the dryer vent). Trapping it at the end is going to plug up, and back up lint into the duct. I can't find my code-check book, but I'm not even sure how much is legal to cover the vent, beyond water flaps. Here is a link that might be useful: how not to screen a dryer vent...See MoreBosch ventless dryer exhaust vent - how to clean?
Comments (11)In the search for an answer to my problems with Bosch dryer, I stumbled upon your problem. Although you said you cleaned the whole system multiple times, I have to ask if you cleaned the compartment underneath the condenser unit? First thing, unplug the dryer. When you pull out the condenser, at the bottom of the tunnel is a hatch door. Underneath that lid is a compartment for water. In case you don’t see it, just push your hand down the tunnel and you will be able to feel it. It can get really messy and green in that compartment underneath that lid. The water pump is located on the left side of the tunnel. Steam goes through the condenser, and water gets in that hidden compartment and the pump pushes the water through the pipe, up in the condensate container. In my Bosch model, these are the parts that get in touch with water. Maybe your smell problem is there. If you are going to clean that part I’ll advise you to take the left panel of the machine off. It is much easier to work like that. Also at the back of the machine, when you take the smaller lid down (the one with a lot of screws, shaped like a foot) you will uncover the motor fan. Underneath the fan, in the plastic that surrounds the fan is a hole. Check that hole because green algae end up in there also. Clean the metal lid because it can get wet and full of lint. Maybe you already have done all of this, in that case maybe this will help someone else....See More
Kitty Lanier
5 years agoStuart Passantino
4 years agoCavimum
4 years agolast modified: 4 years agoStuart Passantino
4 years agoluna123456
4 years agolast modified: 4 years agoWho cares what the builder thinks. This is a TERRIBLE Install and a very poor choice of venting location. It would violate code here. Any roof vent of hot emissions (furnace, dryer, etc.) that is through a roof must be at least four feet above the roof line AND four feet away from any portion of the roof that is the same height or higher.
A proper vent cap should be used such as this:
Or this:
What is on there now looks like a standard roof vent. That is designed for passive venting of the attic space, not a forced air exhaust like a dryer. The problem now is that they cut the vent pipe very short so a proper vent cap may not fit. A dryer vent should have no screen (they catch lint). It should have a self closing flap or hinged door that opens when the dryer blower comes on. When the dryer shuts off it should fully close to keep critters, insects and the elements (rain, etc) out of the vent pipe.You will also also need to crawl up on the roof at least once or twice per year and check for clogged lint. You will also need to look in the attic several times per year to make sure the vent pipe has not come loose.
If they wont fix it I would find a Building inspector and ask if that is code. I highly doubt it.
Where is the dryer located? If it is in a closet or a small room then it may not have enough makeup air for what it is tying to push out the vent. If it is in a closet, leave the door open. If it is in a small room leave the door open or open a window in the room if it has one. If this prices the drying time then you need to supply more makeup air to the location where the dryer is installed.
You would do better with a condenser or heat pump dryer that is ventless than that setup.Here is a Charleston home inspector who discusses this very topic: http://www.summerville-home-inspector.com/content/charleston-home-inspector-discusses-dryer-vents
ci_lantro
4 years ago
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