"Marty" wrote in message
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"Steve" wrote in message
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I have done this for installation where there was no place to run the
vent
outside.. I purchased a special ventless dryer lint trap from an
appliance
store..

Just putting a filter or screen on the end didn't work because it filled
up
too fast and was clumsy to clean.. The commercial unit had a easy way to
clean the trap.. The moist air and heat stayed in the laundry room and
the
windows would steam up.. The drying time was about 10% longer..

Steve

Home Depot sells a hot air diverter that allows you to route the hot
air in or outside. It sells for ~$10 Canadian and is easy to install.
It works very well with my electric dryer. I place a piece of old
nylon stocking over the exhaust screen to filter fine lint. As the
winters in my area tend to be cold and dry, the additional heat and
humidity is welcome and I no longer need to run my furnace humidifier.
I typically minimize the amount of detergent and fabric softener used,
so the exhaust air smells clean but not overpowering.

I would recommended you thoroughly clean the dryer vent hose at least
1-2 times per year. If you decide to use a home made nylon filter like
i do, remove and clean the nylon with a lint brush between loads and
ensure you do not overdry your laundry. Also monitor your house
humidity and route the exhaust air outside if the house becomes too
humid to prevent moisture damage. I tend to space out my laundry
throughout the week, completing 2-3 loads at a time, to ensure a
steady output of humidity.

Hope this helps,

Marty
Edmonton Alberta Canada

As a fellow Edmontonian, let me point out that NO diversion...except to the
outdoors, should be made to the exhaust was a clothes dryer using natural
gas or propane as a fuel.