jeff_wisnia wrote:
HeyBub wrote:

ben wrote:

Anyone have any suggestions for the least leaky (air-wise) dryer
vent? What I've read is that the 'flying shuttle' type is the best
option out the


http://www.amazon.com/Super-Efficien...8326553&sr=8-4

I bought one of these years ago and the thing fell apart within a
year or two. And despite there being many sellers and 'brands' it
looks like they might all be made by the same place. I also recall
it was still drafty in the laundry room.

There's also the louvered kind, although they seem very flimsy too
and I can imagine the wind blowing those open easy.

Any suggestions? My dryer vent exit is about 2' above the ground.



I don't understand how a leaky dryer vent could contribute to a
drafty dryer room. Maybe if you left the door to the dryer open...



C'mon HeyBub...

There has to be a path through which air can get into the dryer (with
the door closed) in order for it to be blown out the vent, doesn't
there?
That path, if the dryer vent doesn't act like a perfect check valve,
will let outside air blow through it in reverse when the dryer's not
running, whether the dryer door is open or not.


Ah! You're right. What was I thinking?

I often use the dryer as a source of heat/humidity in the winter-time via an
exhaust diverter.