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Post# 407520   1/19/2010 at 20:51 (5,207 days old) by danmantn (Tennessee)   |   | |
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Currently I am using a dryer vent "periscope" to accomodate the very close 2 inch clearance behind the Speed Queen dryer. While this is working from a functionality standpoint, the vent is "leaking" lint...coming out of the seams (because the design allows it to slide). Anyway...are there any other solutions? I have at max 2.1 inch clearance behind the dryer (vent connection is on the left side). If the periscope is the only solution, then I've considered taping it up with duct tape...or is there a better solution - will duct tape stand that kind of heat? Suggestions please! Thanks! |
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Post# 407522 , Reply# 1   1/19/2010 at 20:54 (5,207 days old) by volvoguy87 (Cincinnati, OH)   |   | |
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Post# 407529 , Reply# 2   1/19/2010 at 21:11 (5,207 days old) by danmantn (Tennessee)   |   | |
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While we're on the subject of vents...would anyone recommend this for a basement? Or something similar...?
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Post# 407582 , Reply# 3   1/20/2010 at 00:04 (5,207 days old) by rp2813 (Sannazay)   |   | |
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I think that "heat keeper" vent would be OK for a basement, as long as the dryer uses electric heat and not gas. Regarding the "periscope" vent, I have one of those and so far have not noticed any leaking. I presume you have the "male" portion of the periscope attached to the dryer. Foil tape is what I'd recommend, not duct tape. |
Post# 407762 , Reply# 5   1/20/2010 at 16:41 (5,206 days old) by laundromat (Hilo, Hawaii)   |   | |
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DO not use the "heat keeper" unless you enjoy mold and mildew builing up in your home.Dryers should only be vented in to either the great outdoors or into an open garage.The vent should travel no more than 2 ft. upward and no more than 6ft.straight across or horizontaly.Otherwise,the drying time increases,condensation occurs and the water drains back into the dryer and steam will become an issue in the interior dryer drum.
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Post# 407972 , Reply# 8   1/21/2010 at 08:03 (5,206 days old) by iheartmaytag (Wichita, Kansas)   |   | |
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Post# 407978 , Reply# 9   1/21/2010 at 08:52 (5,206 days old) by mrb627 (Buford, GA)   |   | |
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