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Posted by Pop on June 16, 2005, 2:15 pm
Jeff Wisnia wrote:
> torretta1@yahoo.com wrote:
>
>> Is a Heat-Saver Dryer Vent any better than a regular Dryer Vent Louver?
>>
>> Brookstone.com sells a heat saver dryer vent, here is the link:
>>
>>
http://www.brookstone.com/shop/product.asp?product_code=135541&world_code=5&category_code=97&subcategory_code=9704&quickshop_code=&search_type=subcategory&search_words=&cross_flag=&cm_re=Body*Cart*Product&prodtemp=t2
>>
>>
>> thanks.
>>
>
> Looks like an overkill to me.
>
> My thoughts are:
>
> If it's mounted low enough to be able to reach it for checking/cleaning
> without having to use a ladder, then you may find that curious or
> malicious kids might remove the cover and may make off with it.
>
> With the traditional exposed louver style like these:
>
> http://search.hardwarestore.com/exec/?query=Louvered+Dryer+Vent+Hood&r=1
>
> You can easily notice when there's lint hanging up the louvers and do
> something about it. With that fancy design you probably have to make a
> concious "inspection effort" to see if the shuttle is stuck.
>
> On a picky note, I don't like the looks of the Brookstone pictured vent.
> Whoever installed it was too sloppy or lazy to cut wedge shaped pieces
> of wood to fill those ugly gaps created by the siding overlaps.
>
> Just my .02. My dryer vent sits on siding too, but those gaps are filled.
>
> Jeff
>
>
>
Coincidentally, I got to see one of those last night. The damp
air output comes out in a circle all around, and runs right
straight up the side of the house! At least a flapper pushes it
out from the siding a few inches or so.
To see it, wait unti after dark and use a bright light to
illuminate it; get the angle right and you can see the moisture in
the air. Do it about ten minutes after the dryer is started.
Cheers,
Pop
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