"ChInKPoInt [No MCSD]" wrote in message
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Got some problem with my dryer vent.. help!! The flap doesn't close
automatically after using the dryer. Mine looks exactly like this one:
https://www.ge.com/appliances/usa/imgs/acc011564.jpg

Here, East coast was -20c degree today when I walked into the basement I
saw frosts on my dryer alumium pipe, I felt there was something wrong .So
I
went outside of the house and inspected the vent, and found that the flap
was fully opened!! When I touched it with my hand, it closed as normal
and
I couldn't duplicated the problem.... not sure what when wrong. I am
worrying about it will happen again.

Should I add some weight to the flap? say put a screw in it so that it
won't
open fully? will that work?? I can't replace the whole thing coz it's
freezing out there.. any suggestions?

C.P.

Have had same problem with this type. Lint gets around the pivot at top of
flapper. Wiggle the flapper and also shake up and down to remove lint. DO
NOT lubricate as this will collect more lint. I changed ours to a plastic
one that has several small louvers. Check a good hardware store or Lowes
or Home depot or Ace hardware. Warren