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Mitch
Jul 8, 2010, 9:57:41 AM7/8/10
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My wife complained that the dryer has been running for 3 1/2 hours.
I just replaced the vent hose a couple of weeks ago and the dryer has
been working fine.
Now I went down to the basement to see what was going on and the vent
hose is full of water. Gallons.
We're getting ready to put our house on the market, really didn't want
to buy new appliances just to give them away.
Any ideas?
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dpb
Jul 8, 2010, 10:17:25 AM7/8/10
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Jim Elbrecht wrote:> Sure- Re-do your vent hose so it doesn't hold water. Gravity is
> your friend.
> your friend.
What's causing the condensation to occur if it really is exhaust
moisture? I'm guessing it's either outside water or another leak
somehow getting in not from the dryer itself; never seen that kind of
water volume in a dry discharge--it's hot and in vapor phase unless
something is going to somehow block air flow and condense it out.
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dpb
Jul 8, 2010, 12:43:13 PM7/8/10
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Jim Elbrecht wrote:
...
...
> If there really are *gallons*, as the OP says, then the hose has a low
> spot- which as soon as it fills becomes a bit of a condenser and
> doesn't allow any venting.
...
Indeed but the point I was making was what caused this to initiate to
begin with to collect that first amount of sufficient magnitude? Never
seen such a thing from dryer exhaust alone; can't imagine it.
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HeyBub
Jul 8, 2010, 3:37:06 PM7/8/10
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That much water didn't come from the dryer in a couple of weeks.
Hint: Did it rain recently?
DerbyDad03
Jul 8, 2010, 4:20:19 PM7/8/10
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Gallons?
That means you have at *least* 16.5 pounds of water in the hose.
What type of hose clamps do you use...I'd like to buy some...they must
be pretty strong.
hal...@aol.com
Jul 8, 2010, 4:29:06 PM7/8/10
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check for a low spot in line like a drip loop that allows water to
collect, that happened to me.
and make certain the vent hood is open and unobstructed, it might be
stuck shut.
another less likely is a kid with a hose sprayed water down your vent
line
nor...@earthlink.net
Jul 8, 2010, 5:12:56 PM7/8/10
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> another less likely is a kid with a hose sprayed water down your vent
> line
>
> another less likely is a kid with a hose sprayed water down your vent
> line
That would be my guess...can't imagine what else unless there is a
sprinkler head shooting water in from outside.
mm
Jul 9, 2010, 12:10:03 AM7/9/10
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Sure. Portray it as a feature. Not as a problem.
I'm sre you don't need a new dryer.
The problem is at the hose, not the dryer.
John Grabowski
Jul 9, 2010, 7:34:10 AM7/9/10
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"Mitch" <Mitch@...> wrote in message
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Is the entire dryer vent line clear? Can you feel air coming out of the
outside vent?
The Daring Dufas
Jul 9, 2010, 10:10:33 AM7/9/10
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If you used a metal hose instead of plastic and the laundry room is
relatively cool due to air conditioning, the problem could be simple
to fix by changing to a plastic hose. I've had to insulate a few long
dryer vents because of condensation forming in the vent. As others may
have already pointed out, your vent could be clogged. Look outside and
you may find that there is a plastic grid in your your dryer vent that
could be blocked with lint.
TDD
Oren
Jul 9, 2010, 4:13:34 PM7/9/10
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My dryer vents through the roof. So, some gobblin or sprinkler would
be ruled out (mostly).
Ed
Jul 9, 2010, 6:12:36 PM7/9/10
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>
> My dryer vents through the roof. So, some gobblin or sprinkler would
> be ruled out (mostly).
In that case perhaps the vent cap blew off or got pulled off by a
raccoon. Or rain got blown in.
Smarty
Jul 9, 2010, 6:53:44 PM7/9/10
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"Mitch" <Mitch@...> wrote in message
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Dunno, my water hose keeps filling up with lint!
Oren
Jul 9, 2010, 7:31:06 PM7/9/10
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On Fri, 9 Jul 2010 15:12:36 -0700 (PDT), Ed <ems...@hotmail.com>
wrote:
wrote:
Good answer.
Pending an OP review and comment.
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Hank
Jul 10, 2010, 9:44:15 AM7/10/10
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The man at an appliance store that has been in the business for many
years (think he is very knowledgeable) told me he often goes on
service calls for driers not drying well. He finds the vent hose full
of water. The cause is often they have never fully cleaned the lint
filter on the drier. Check the link trap/
years (think he is very knowledgeable) told me he often goes on
service calls for driers not drying well. He finds the vent hose full
of water. The cause is often they have never fully cleaned the lint
filter on the drier. Check the link trap/
On Fri, 9 Jul 2010 15:12:36 -0700 (PDT), Ed <ems...@hotmail.com>
wrote:
>
>>
email response not expected but to respond remove .uk at end
TIA
Hank
ncbe...@gmail.com
Feb 16, 2015, 1:58:25 PM2/16/15
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Mitch, did you ever find the resolution? Found your post while doing some research. I have the same problem. I have to use a shop vac and clean out my dryer vent each week. 2.5 gallons....a week. Dryer has been SLOW to dry (3 hours a load) and now it's not heating at all. The other problem is that the vent actually runs from the dryer to the wall, underneath my home and then back up from the grass outside, and it's at least 15 feet from the laundry room to the exhaust outside. I'm terrified that we are going to have to move the vent.
Dan Espen
Feb 16, 2015, 2:15:30 PM2/16/15
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Thank you for using the Google Groups interface, and NOT quoting the
original article so Usenet readers could tell what you are replying to.
We need these little exercises in futility.
Where do you think the water is coming from?
I'm guessing rain.
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Dan Espen
cl...@snyder.on.ca
Feb 16, 2015, 4:26:18 PM2/16/15
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On Mon, 16 Feb 2015 10:58:22 -0800 (PST), ncbe...@gmail.com wrote:
>Mitch, did you ever find the resolution? Found your post while doing some research. I have the same problem. I have to use a shop vac and clean out my dryer vent each week. 2.5 gallons....a week. Dryer has been SLOW to dry (3 hours a load) and now it's not heating at all. The other problem is that the vent actually runs from the dryer to the wall, underneath my home and then back up from the grass outside, and it's at least 15 feet from the laundry room to the exhaust outside. I'm terrified that we are going to have to move the vent.
You ARE going to have to move the vent. Drier vents should only go up
>Mitch, did you ever find the resolution? Found your post while doing some research. I have the same problem. I have to use a shop vac and clean out my dryer vent each week. 2.5 gallons....a week. Dryer has been SLOW to dry (3 hours a load) and now it's not heating at all. The other problem is that the vent actually runs from the dryer to the wall, underneath my home and then back up from the grass outside, and it's at least 15 feet from the laundry room to the exhaust outside. I'm terrified that we are going to have to move the vent.
directly outof the drier - from there only level or down, and never
more than about 10 feet. The shorter and more direct the better. As
the exhaust coole, moisture condenses out, and it will run back to the
low point.
Whoever designed and installed that vent was totally clueless
Col. Edmund Burke
Feb 17, 2015, 5:46:34 PM2/17/15
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<ncbe...@gmail.com> wrote in message
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Maybe the hose got put in the swimming pool?
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bob haller
Feb 18, 2015, 8:26:29 AM2/18/15
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i found this out after replacing a leaking water supply line to the washer. a month later the dryer quit working but it ran well with the exhaust disconnected.
i reached in the line looking for lint and got soaked when i pickedup the line a little to make cleaning easier.
i had accidently created a drip loop in the line
Bob F
Feb 18, 2015, 12:24:11 PM2/18/15
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because it won't droop. Insulating it for long runs should eliminate the
condensation. Or make sure it slopes slightly downward toward the outside, so
the water runs down and out.
cl...@snyder.on.ca
Feb 18, 2015, 3:11:46 PM2/18/15
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On Wed, 18 Feb 2015 09:24:10 -0800, "Bob F" <bobn...@gmail.com>
wrote:
There is a limit to how long a drier vent should be too, regardless
how well sloped and insulated.
wrote:
how well sloped and insulated.
Zak W
Feb 18, 2015, 3:57:42 PM2/18/15
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cl...@snyder.on.ca wrote in news:2fs9ealuds74qrd2njon5o635h0a2vh3o5@
4ax.com:
>>
> There is a limit to how long a drier vent should be too, regardless
> how well sloped and insulated.
>
>
What's the limit? About 100'?? Thanks for the info.
4ax.com:
>>
> There is a limit to how long a drier vent should be too, regardless
> how well sloped and insulated.
>
>
Stormin Mormon
Feb 18, 2015, 4:01:06 PM2/18/15
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On 2/18/2015 3:11 PM, cl...@snyder.on.ca wrote:
>> Using solid metal vent piping is both safer and less likely to have this problem
>> because it won't droop. Insulating it for long runs should eliminate the
>> condensation. Or make sure it slopes slightly downward toward the outside, so
>> the water runs down and out.
>>
> There is a limit to how long a drier vent should be too, regardless
> how well sloped and insulated.
>
The rigid metal and tape duct is smoother, unlike
>> Using solid metal vent piping is both safer and less likely to have this problem
>> because it won't droop. Insulating it for long runs should eliminate the
>> condensation. Or make sure it slopes slightly downward toward the outside, so
>> the water runs down and out.
>>
> There is a limit to how long a drier vent should be too, regardless
> how well sloped and insulated.
>
the flex stuff that has a ragged inner surface.
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thekma...@gmail.com
Feb 18, 2015, 4:51:43 PM2/18/15
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Zak W wrote: "
What's the limit? About 100'?? Thanks for the info. "
First, allow me to get up off the floor after reading the above.
What's the limit? About 100'?? Thanks for the info. "
Secondly, and I do believe it was mentioned in this thread,
the maximum length from dryer to outside is either 12' or 15'.
100' might apply to an apartment building with ventilation assist,
IE a rooftop fan.
sms
Feb 18, 2015, 8:15:39 PM2/18/15
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On 2/16/2015 10:58 AM, ncbe...@gmail.com wrote:
> Mitch, did you ever find the resolution? Found your post while doing some research. I have the same problem. I have to use a shop vac and clean out my dryer vent each week. 2.5 gallons....a week. Dryer has been SLOW to dry (3 hours a load) and now it's not heating at all. The other problem is that the vent actually runs from the dryer to the wall, underneath my home and then back up from the grass outside, and it's at least 15 feet from the laundry room to the exhaust outside. I'm terrified that we are going to have to move the vent.
On a rental that my relative owns they asked me to go over to find out
> Mitch, did you ever find the resolution? Found your post while doing some research. I have the same problem. I have to use a shop vac and clean out my dryer vent each week. 2.5 gallons....a week. Dryer has been SLOW to dry (3 hours a load) and now it's not heating at all. The other problem is that the vent actually runs from the dryer to the wall, underneath my home and then back up from the grass outside, and it's at least 15 feet from the laundry room to the exhaust outside. I'm terrified that we are going to have to move the vent.
why the tenant's dryer was filling with water.
Someone had connected two dryer vents together. So the moisture was
coming from the other dryer and condensing. I had to convince the owners
that they had to run a separate vent to the outside, even though it was
a pain to do this.
cl...@snyder.on.ca
Feb 18, 2015, 8:46:49 PM2/18/15
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www.nachi.org/dryer-vent-safety.htm . Less than half that if and when
flexible ducting is allowed.
According to http://www.appliance411.ca/faq/dryer-vent-length.shtml,
the length varies from brand to brand, and 2 elbows cuts the distance
allowed in half over a straight pipe, The maximum ANY manufacturer
allows is 90nfeet straight, 45 with 2 elbows, and 20 feet with 3
elbows using an "A" vent, and only 60 and 35 with a "B" vent, -
down to 45, 20, and 15 with semirigid metal flex line.
Thats on a "commercial" GE Electric.
I've always been told "as short as possible,,no more than 15 feet
vertical, and no more than 25 feet total with 3 elbows" as a rule of
thumb and best practice.
Mine has a 45 and 2 nineties and about 7 feet of rigid aluminum, with
taped joints and no screws.
Oren
Feb 18, 2015, 9:17:55 PM2/18/15
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On Wed, 18 Feb 2015 15:11:48 -0500, cl...@snyder.on.ca wrote:
>There is a limit to how long a drier vent should be too, regardless
>how well sloped and insulated.
My drier vent extends vertical, through the roof, not out a side wall.
>There is a limit to how long a drier vent should be too, regardless
>how well sloped and insulated.
Same with neighbors.
cl...@snyder.on.ca
Feb 18, 2015, 10:17:36 PM2/18/15
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particualarly from basement to roof of a 2 story house!!. You can
likely get away with it from the main floor of a low pitched roof on a
single story house - but again - not recommended.
Oren
Feb 19, 2015, 7:30:50 PM2/19/15
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On Wed, 18 Feb 2015 22:17:39 -0500, cl...@snyder.on.ca wrote:
>>My drier vent extends vertical, through the roof, not out a side wall.
>>
>>Same with neighbors.
> Not recommended by ANY drier manufacturer that I'm aware of -
>particualarly from basement to roof of a 2 story house!!. You can
>likely get away with it from the main floor of a low pitched roof on a
>single story house - but again - not recommended.
Single story here, outside wall so not really that much vent pipe
>>My drier vent extends vertical, through the roof, not out a side wall.
>>
>>Same with neighbors.
> Not recommended by ANY drier manufacturer that I'm aware of -
>particualarly from basement to roof of a 2 story house!!. You can
>likely get away with it from the main floor of a low pitched roof on a
>single story house - but again - not recommended.
vertical - built to code ~ '97. About 450 homes in my community.
john
Jul 19, 2015, 5:44:04 PM7/19/15
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replying to ncben108 , john wrote:
ncben108 - I am having the same problem. The laundry room was real humid;
so I checked the exhaust hose thinking it had been torn. The exhaust line
was fine, so I took it off thinking it was clogged with lint, there was
some but not as much as I was expecting; additionally, it was damp and
wet. I vacuumed out the dryer exhaust and the lint catcher in the front of
the dryer. I then washed out the exhaust line to thoroughly clean it. I
then got a shop vac and sucked out the vent in line in the laundry room
expecting more lint. Much to me surprise I sucked up about a gallon of
water. I then went outside to the vent and sucked the line from that
point. I ended up sucking out another 15 gallons of water!
Once I got all of the water out of the exhaust vent I then went back to
the laundry room and starting blowing the vent with the shop vac.
Everything seemed to be clear at that point. I have now reconnected
everything and it seems to be running fine.
I have been reading different forums during this process and I suspect my
dryer line is too long; it is at least 15 feet from the dryer to the
exhaust vent outside of the house. Also, there are at least four 90 degree
turns from the dryer to the outside vent. With that said, I read that if
you have 90 degree turns and 15 feet or more of dryer exhaust line, then
one will need to get a booster fan.
Good Luck.
Here is the reference I used :
http://fantech.net/Support/FAQs/Dryer-Exhaust/
When is a dryer exhaust necessary?
According to some dryer installation instructions and local building
codes, booster fans should be added in the dryer duct run when the length
of duct exceeds 25 feet with no bends, 20 feet with one bend or 15 feet
with 2 bends. With an existing system you may find that drying times are
far longer than the dryer manufacturers instructions give, this may
indicate that you have an duct run longer and more restrictive than your
dryer can handle. Installing a Fantech dryer booster in the duct line will
relieve the excess pressure in the duct allowing the dryer to operate as
designed.
--
so I checked the exhaust hose thinking it had been torn. The exhaust line
was fine, so I took it off thinking it was clogged with lint, there was
some but not as much as I was expecting; additionally, it was damp and
wet. I vacuumed out the dryer exhaust and the lint catcher in the front of
the dryer. I then washed out the exhaust line to thoroughly clean it. I
then got a shop vac and sucked out the vent in line in the laundry room
expecting more lint. Much to me surprise I sucked up about a gallon of
water. I then went outside to the vent and sucked the line from that
point. I ended up sucking out another 15 gallons of water!
Once I got all of the water out of the exhaust vent I then went back to
the laundry room and starting blowing the vent with the shop vac.
Everything seemed to be clear at that point. I have now reconnected
everything and it seems to be running fine.
I have been reading different forums during this process and I suspect my
dryer line is too long; it is at least 15 feet from the dryer to the
exhaust vent outside of the house. Also, there are at least four 90 degree
turns from the dryer to the outside vent. With that said, I read that if
you have 90 degree turns and 15 feet or more of dryer exhaust line, then
one will need to get a booster fan.
Good Luck.
Here is the reference I used :
http://fantech.net/Support/FAQs/Dryer-Exhaust/
When is a dryer exhaust necessary?
According to some dryer installation instructions and local building
codes, booster fans should be added in the dryer duct run when the length
of duct exceeds 25 feet with no bends, 20 feet with one bend or 15 feet
with 2 bends. With an existing system you may find that drying times are
far longer than the dryer manufacturers instructions give, this may
indicate that you have an duct run longer and more restrictive than your
dryer can handle. Installing a Fantech dryer booster in the duct line will
relieve the excess pressure in the duct allowing the dryer to operate as
designed.
--
Oren
Jul 19, 2015, 6:30:02 PM7/19/15
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On Sun, 19 Jul 2015 21:44:01 +0000, john
<caedfaa9ed1216d60e...@example.com> wrote:
>I have been reading different forums during this process and I suspect my
>dryer line is too long; it is at least 15 feet from the dryer to the
>exhaust vent outside of the house. Also, there are at least four 90 degree
>turns from the dryer to the outside vent. With that said, I read that if
>you have 90 degree turns and 15 feet or more of dryer exhaust line,
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<caedfaa9ed1216d60e...@example.com> wrote:
>I have been reading different forums during this process and I suspect my
>dryer line is too long; it is at least 15 feet from the dryer to the
>exhaust vent outside of the house. Also, there are at least four 90 degree
>turns from the dryer to the outside vent. With that said, I read that if
>you have 90 degree turns and 15 feet or more of dryer exhaust line,
Imagine that.
mike
Jul 19, 2015, 8:36:33 PM7/19/15
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If you can keep the inside of the pipe above the dew point of the
air flowing thru it, it shouldn't condense.
DerbyDad03
Jul 20, 2015, 8:41:22 AM7/20/15
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the water runs down and out."
Oh, crap. I need to either raise my basement or lower my outside.
Norminn
Jul 21, 2015, 7:31:18 AM7/21/15
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washer and dryer same. They are in basement and the basement is very
cold in summer with AC running; somewhat leaky AC duct will be addressed
soon, as well. Couple of times I found small puddles in dryer drum when
it was empty; dryer filter screen is kept pretty clean, but was wet when
I found the puddles. Didn't make sense, and I wondered if cold basement
caused condensation, but that didn't make sense for the dryer screen.
The dryer duct is a fibber-mcgee installation that goes between furnace
(close) and out behind our gas meter. Dryer is electric. Finally took
off the louvered cover outside and cleaned out lint I could reach; not
much lint there and the louvers moved with air flow, so I thought it
looked good....curiosity finally got the best of me and I started taking
apart the rigid metal vent duct, untaping joins and......I was
astonished at the load of lint. The duct had 3 ninety-degree turns and
travels about 10-12 feet total. My shop vac was about 1/3 full of
lint!! I didn't think of checking the duct before the dryer was
installed, but the installers should have. Installation instructions
for our dryer recommend METAL, rigid or flexible, ducting with no tape
on joins. The lint is obviously years old, and the inside of the ducts
covered entirely with stuck-on lint, so had to brush, vacuum and then
wash them. Spent a pile of money for metal tape (before I read the
instructions) and the ducts need to be wrapped with something because
they are not made tubular; flat with flanges that connect together to
form tube. The horizontal section nearest the exit is most loaded with
lint and hardest to reach....dimwit put up drywall behind furnace which
blocks access to the last turn and 3' of duct. Today is the day, I
guess, that I cut a hole in the damn drywall to finish cleaning the
duct. I've never seen dryer duct with anything approaching the amount
in this. Also caulked around the duct exit, which I think is where the
water entered....but I'm thinking that when a dryer cycle finishes, the
duct is full of humid air that would condense very quickly without being
able to flow freely when cool-down cycle runs. Maybe.
DerbyDad03
Jul 21, 2015, 10:11:56 AM7/21/15
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I've pulled the duct work out of my dryer a few times over the years and clean it out. You'd be surprised how much can get built up in there. The moisture can also cause lint to adhere to the squirrel cage blower and get caked on. Before we switched to a front loading washer that almost dries the clothes by itself, the blower-adhered lint was much worse.
Since the blower gets exposed when you pull the duct work, it easy enough to check. Maybe not so easy to chisel off, but easy enough the check. ;-)
Norminn
Jul 21, 2015, 11:24:58 AM7/21/15
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clipped
House is 38 y/o and my guess is that the ducts have never been cleaned.
With several right angles, and going up to get out, it appears the air
flow (logically) is worst at the top. On my way to the store to get a
brush; $12.98.
>> able to flow freely when cool-down cycle runs. Maybe.
>
> If you have that much lint in the external ducts, consider how much lint you may have on the internal ducts of the dryer. Granted, 2013 isn't that long ago, but with the restricted airflow you probably have, you may also have lint built up inside the dryer itself.
>
> I've pulled the duct work out of my dryer a few times over the years and clean it out. You'd be surprised how much can get built up in there. The moisture can also cause lint to adhere to the squirrel cage blower and get caked on. Before we switched to a front loading washer that almost dries the clothes by itself, the blower-adhered lint was much worse.
>
> Since the blower gets exposed when you pull the duct work, it easy enough to check. Maybe not so easy to chisel off, but easy enough the check. ;-)
>
Thanks! I already checked the dryer and it is clean as a whistle.
>
> If you have that much lint in the external ducts, consider how much lint you may have on the internal ducts of the dryer. Granted, 2013 isn't that long ago, but with the restricted airflow you probably have, you may also have lint built up inside the dryer itself.
>
> I've pulled the duct work out of my dryer a few times over the years and clean it out. You'd be surprised how much can get built up in there. The moisture can also cause lint to adhere to the squirrel cage blower and get caked on. Before we switched to a front loading washer that almost dries the clothes by itself, the blower-adhered lint was much worse.
>
> Since the blower gets exposed when you pull the duct work, it easy enough to check. Maybe not so easy to chisel off, but easy enough the check. ;-)
>
House is 38 y/o and my guess is that the ducts have never been cleaned.
With several right angles, and going up to get out, it appears the air
flow (logically) is worst at the top. On my way to the store to get a
brush; $12.98.
mike
Jul 21, 2015, 6:41:26 PM7/21/15
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to do much good.
I stuck a leaf blower down the hole and blew lint out of the duct.
Might blow apart the joints if you have a lot of bends and lint stuck in
there.
Boris
Jul 23, 2015, 1:23:24 PM7/23/15
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john <caedfaa9ed1216d60e...@example.com> wrote in
news:883b3$55ac1a21$cf3aab60$29...@news.flashnewsgroups.com:
My electric dryer was vented with one right angle up an interior wall,
then out the roof, for a total of about 15' straight up. It took hours
for clothes to dry, and I'd have to go on the roof and clean the top of
the stack at least once a year of lint.
Last year I bought a new dryer, and vented it it with one right angle,
and then horizontally about 10', with a slight slope, and out the front
wall of the house, over a flowerbed. Works great. And, when you come up
the front stairs, you get the fresh smell of fabric softener.
news:883b3$55ac1a21$cf3aab60$29...@news.flashnewsgroups.com:
then out the roof, for a total of about 15' straight up. It took hours
for clothes to dry, and I'd have to go on the roof and clean the top of
the stack at least once a year of lint.
Last year I bought a new dryer, and vented it it with one right angle,
and then horizontally about 10', with a slight slope, and out the front
wall of the house, over a flowerbed. Works great. And, when you come up
the front stairs, you get the fresh smell of fabric softener.
Lee
Jun 26, 2016, 12:44:05 AM6/26/16
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replying to ncben108, Lee wrote:
Did you figure a way to fix this problem? I have the same problem going on.
--
posted from
http://www.homeownershub.com/maintenance/dryer-vent-hose-is-filling-up-with-water-452005-.htm
Did you figure a way to fix this problem? I have the same problem going on.
--
posted from
http://www.homeownershub.com/maintenance/dryer-vent-hose-is-filling-up-with-water-452005-.htm
David L. Martel
Jun 26, 2016, 7:06:04 AM6/26/16
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Lee,
Why are your clothes so wet? Check the spin cycle of your washer.
Dave M.
Why are your clothes so wet? Check the spin cycle of your washer.
Dave M.
Lee
Jun 26, 2016, 12:44:05 PM6/26/16
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replying to David L. Martel, Lee wrote:
My dryer vent line is getting water in it. It goes under the slab of the house
and then back up again to vent out to the yard. The line did not use to fill
with water. But now it does I am not sure what's going on. I was trying to
find out if there was some type of product or sow thing to line the inside the
pipe with to keep the water from getting in there. Or do u think it's the
washer not wringing out the clothes enough and the condensation form the
clothes could be my problem u think. I need a new washer?
My dryer vent line is getting water in it. It goes under the slab of the house
and then back up again to vent out to the yard. The line did not use to fill
with water. But now it does I am not sure what's going on. I was trying to
find out if there was some type of product or sow thing to line the inside the
pipe with to keep the water from getting in there. Or do u think it's the
washer not wringing out the clothes enough and the condensation form the
clothes could be my problem u think. I need a new washer?
Ed Pawlowski
Jun 26, 2016, 1:58:01 PM6/26/16
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On 6/26/2016 12:44 PM, Lee wrote:
> replying to David L. Martel, Lee wrote:
> My dryer vent line is getting water in it. It goes under the slab of the
> house
> and then back up again to vent out to the yard. The line did not use to
> fill
> with water. But now it does I am not sure what's going on. I was trying to
> find out if there was some type of product or sow thing to line the
> inside the
> pipe with to keep the water from getting in there. Or do u think it's the
> washer not wringing out the clothes enough and the condensation form the
> clothes could be my problem u think. I need a new washer?
>
Under the slab is a good way to introduce condensation. I'd check to
> replying to David L. Martel, Lee wrote:
> My dryer vent line is getting water in it. It goes under the slab of the
> house
> and then back up again to vent out to the yard. The line did not use to
> fill
> with water. But now it does I am not sure what's going on. I was trying to
> find out if there was some type of product or sow thing to line the
> inside the
> pipe with to keep the water from getting in there. Or do u think it's the
> washer not wringing out the clothes enough and the condensation form the
> clothes could be my problem u think. I need a new washer?
>
see that the vent is clean and you have good air flow. I'd check the
washer too. Could be something as simple as a worn belt and it is not
spinning as fast as it should.'
av8r4christ
Jan 8, 2017, 9:44:10 PM1/8/17
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replying to clare, av8r4christ wrote:
Hi everybody I just read through this thread and was having the same problem.
Problem solved:
1) The metal vent pipe had a spot in it where it "dipped down" and the water
would collect there. More water=longer time period for dryer to get the
clothes dried
2) The outside vent had a metal screen on it, and that metal screen had 2" of
lent all over it. We could never see it, because the lint was on the inside of
the vent.
Problem solved. Special thanks to all you geniuses that have helped.
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Hi everybody I just read through this thread and was having the same problem.
Problem solved:
1) The metal vent pipe had a spot in it where it "dipped down" and the water
would collect there. More water=longer time period for dryer to get the
clothes dried
2) The outside vent had a metal screen on it, and that metal screen had 2" of
lent all over it. We could never see it, because the lint was on the inside of
the vent.
Problem solved. Special thanks to all you geniuses that have helped.
--
for full context, visit https://www.homeownershub.com/maintenance/dryer-vent-hose-is-filling-up-with-water-452005-.htm
Ed Pawlowski
Jan 8, 2017, 10:18:42 PM1/8/17
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On 1/8/2017 9:44 PM, av8r4christ wrote:
> 2) The outside vent had a metal screen on it, and that metal screen had
> 2" of
> lent all over it.
Lent would have cleared up on Easter Sunday.
> 2) The outside vent had a metal screen on it, and that metal screen had
> 2" of
> lent all over it.
Redwing1
Feb 6, 2017, 4:14:05 PM2/6/17
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replying to Mitch, Redwing1 wrote:
Your dryer vent hose is too long. You have created a P-trap in your line. It
will especially happen more frequently in cold weather. No one sprayed water
down your vent. This is a real issue and it can start fires. Shorten your
hose and try to keep your hose in line with the exhaust opening
Your dryer vent hose is too long. You have created a P-trap in your line. It
will especially happen more frequently in cold weather. No one sprayed water
down your vent. This is a real issue and it can start fires. Shorten your
hose and try to keep your hose in line with the exhaust opening
Matthew Kirk
Apr 30, 2017, 10:44:07 PM4/30/17
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replying to Mitch, Matthew Kirk wrote:
I just had the same issue, and my vent was clogged on the exterior, it is
going over top of the basement area i am currently finishing so I'm moving it
to run across the unfinished part now
I just had the same issue, and my vent was clogged on the exterior, it is
going over top of the basement area i am currently finishing so I'm moving it
to run across the unfinished part now
Uncle Monster
Apr 30, 2017, 11:51:21 PM4/30/17
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On Sunday, April 30, 2017 at 9:44:07 PM UTC-5, Matthew Kirk wrote:
> replying to Mitch, Matthew Kirk wrote:
> I just had the same issue, and my vent was clogged on the exterior, it is
> going over top of the basement area i am currently finishing so I'm moving it
> to run across the unfinished part now
> --
>
Unfortunately, six and a half years ago after making the original post, Mitch drowned in his basement after the dryer hose let go releasing more than 5,000 gallons of water. He is survived by a wife, 4 ex-wives 42 children, a herd of zebra, 12 dogs, 13 cats and only 37 gerbils because 432 drowned with him in the tragic accident. (^_^;)
> replying to Mitch, Matthew Kirk wrote:
> I just had the same issue, and my vent was clogged on the exterior, it is
> going over top of the basement area i am currently finishing so I'm moving it
> to run across the unfinished part now
> --
>
[8~{} Uncle Sad Monster
OCMamabear
Jun 20, 2017, 5:14:07 PM6/20/17
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replying to ncben108, OCMamabear wrote:
We have the same problem! I now have to suck out water daily from the outside
vent. Seems to fill with about 1 gallon of water after a load of wash/dry. Our
line also runs under the house to the outside wall. I'm guessing 8 feet. Has
anyone thought of a solution? I'd hate to have to hire out a plumber to figure
out what's up...
We have the same problem! I now have to suck out water daily from the outside
vent. Seems to fill with about 1 gallon of water after a load of wash/dry. Our
line also runs under the house to the outside wall. I'm guessing 8 feet. Has
anyone thought of a solution? I'd hate to have to hire out a plumber to figure
out what's up...
> Mitch, did you ever find the resolution? Found your post while doing some
research. I have the same problem. I have to use a shop vac and clean out my
dryer vent each week. 2.5 gallons....a week. Dryer has been SLOW to dr y (3
hours a load) and now it's not heating at all. The other problem is t hat the
vent actually runs from the dryer to the wall, underneath my home a nd then back
up from the grass outside, and it's at least 15 feet from the laundry room to
the exhaust outside. I'm terrified that we are going to ha ve to move the vent.
research. I have the same problem. I have to use a shop vac and clean out my
dryer vent each week. 2.5 gallons....a week. Dryer has been SLOW to dr y (3
hours a load) and now it's not heating at all. The other problem is t hat the
vent actually runs from the dryer to the wall, underneath my home a nd then back
up from the grass outside, and it's at least 15 feet from the laundry room to
the exhaust outside. I'm terrified that we are going to ha ve to move the vent.
DIYguyGoSharks
Nov 25, 2017, 2:14:10 PM11/25/17
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replying to Matthew Kirk, DIYguyGoSharks wrote:
For What it's worth.
When the moist, warm air inside the vent pipe takes a long journey and then
reaches the cold attic air, it condenses back to a liquid and flows through
the vent pipe to the base of the clothes dryer. One of the simplest solutions
would be to insulate the outside of the exposed pipe in the attic area.Dec 5,
2009
How to properly vent a dryer to avoid water woes | The Seattle Times
https://www.seattletimes.com/life/.../how-to-properly-vent-a-dryer-to-avoid-water-woes/
For What it's worth.
When the moist, warm air inside the vent pipe takes a long journey and then
reaches the cold attic air, it condenses back to a liquid and flows through
the vent pipe to the base of the clothes dryer. One of the simplest solutions
would be to insulate the outside of the exposed pipe in the attic area.Dec 5,
2009
How to properly vent a dryer to avoid water woes | The Seattle Times
https://www.seattletimes.com/life/.../how-to-properly-vent-a-dryer-to-avoid-water-woes/
Lois Willman
Jan 20, 2018, 4:44:06 PM1/20/18
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replying to Mitch, Lois Willman wrote:
We had the same problem and found out that the vent piping was blocked near
the end. Cleaned it out with a vent cleaning rotating brush sold at Lowes and
Home Depot. That solved the problem.
We had the same problem and found out that the vent piping was blocked near
the end. Cleaned it out with a vent cleaning rotating brush sold at Lowes and
Home Depot. That solved the problem.
Greg
Aug 28, 2018, 5:44:07 PM8/28/18
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replying to Mitch, Greg wrote:
The most likely reason for the water in the dryer vent hose is a blockage
somewhere in the vent near the roof. If there is not sufficient airflow then
there is nowhere for the moist air to escape causing condensation in the line.
Get them runs back and all the way down into the dryer vent hose. This is
fairly common when there is a long run of ductwork and also in colder
climates. My guess is you few get up on the roof and check the damper, you
will find that there is a problem with the flapper or it is just completely
clogged
The most likely reason for the water in the dryer vent hose is a blockage
somewhere in the vent near the roof. If there is not sufficient airflow then
there is nowhere for the moist air to escape causing condensation in the line.
Get them runs back and all the way down into the dryer vent hose. This is
fairly common when there is a long run of ductwork and also in colder
climates. My guess is you few get up on the roof and check the damper, you
will find that there is a problem with the flapper or it is just completely
clogged
Big_Will
Oct 13, 2018, 11:44:14 AM10/13/18
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replying to norminn, Big_Will wrote:
This can absolutely happen just dumped a gallon out of my dry hose other sites
say you can get 1-2 gallons the water is coming from the wet clothes and
condensing in the hose before it can get exhausted. If the dryer hose is too
long or restricted condensation will occur in the pipe and water will coalesce
back down to the low spot in the vent. in my case I repaired the heater
element and while the unit was down I cleaned the inside of the unit
completely. My big mistake was not understanding the vent hose it was about
4feet long and after clamping it in place I crinkled it up after sliding the
unit back into place. Another previous comment Dre doubt on the ability of the
hose clamps to hold 16 pounds of water. It is possible, in fact I was
surprised this tinfoil looking hose could even hold water it is so easy to
puncture a hole and was amazed it held water while I unclamped it and carried
it full of water to the outside to dump it.
This can absolutely happen just dumped a gallon out of my dry hose other sites
say you can get 1-2 gallons the water is coming from the wet clothes and
condensing in the hose before it can get exhausted. If the dryer hose is too
long or restricted condensation will occur in the pipe and water will coalesce
back down to the low spot in the vent. in my case I repaired the heater
element and while the unit was down I cleaned the inside of the unit
completely. My big mistake was not understanding the vent hose it was about
4feet long and after clamping it in place I crinkled it up after sliding the
unit back into place. Another previous comment Dre doubt on the ability of the
hose clamps to hold 16 pounds of water. It is possible, in fact I was
surprised this tinfoil looking hose could even hold water it is so easy to
puncture a hole and was amazed it held water while I unclamped it and carried
it full of water to the outside to dump it.
Clare Snyder
Oct 13, 2018, 2:08:06 PM10/13/18
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On Sat, 13 Oct 2018 15:44:08 GMT, Big_Will
<caedfaa9ed1216d60ef...@example.com> wrote:
>replying to norminn, Big_Will wrote:
>This can absolutely happen just dumped a gallon out of my dry hose other sites
>say you can get 1-2 gallons the water is coming from the wet clothes and
>condensing in the hose before it can get exhausted. If the dryer hose is too
>long or restricted condensation will occur in the pipe and water will coalesce
>back down to the low spot in the vent. in my case I repaired the heater
>element and while the unit was down I cleaned the inside of the unit
>completely. My big mistake was not understanding the vent hose it was about
>4feet long and after clamping it in place I crinkled it up after sliding the
>unit back into place. Another previous comment Dre doubt on the ability of the
>hose clamps to hold 16 pounds of water. It is possible, in fact I was
>surprised this tinfoil looking hose could even hold water it is so easy to
>puncture a hole and was amazed it held water while I unclamped it and carried
>it full of water to the outside to dump it.
I know this is an OLDS thread - but it bears repeating. A drier vent
<caedfaa9ed1216d60ef...@example.com> wrote:
>replying to norminn, Big_Will wrote:
>This can absolutely happen just dumped a gallon out of my dry hose other sites
>say you can get 1-2 gallons the water is coming from the wet clothes and
>condensing in the hose before it can get exhausted. If the dryer hose is too
>long or restricted condensation will occur in the pipe and water will coalesce
>back down to the low spot in the vent. in my case I repaired the heater
>element and while the unit was down I cleaned the inside of the unit
>completely. My big mistake was not understanding the vent hose it was about
>4feet long and after clamping it in place I crinkled it up after sliding the
>unit back into place. Another previous comment Dre doubt on the ability of the
>hose clamps to hold 16 pounds of water. It is possible, in fact I was
>surprised this tinfoil looking hose could even hold water it is so easy to
>puncture a hole and was amazed it held water while I unclamped it and carried
>it full of water to the outside to dump it.
should NOT be a HOSE.
The vent should be an aluminum hard duct, run straight up from the
drier,then sloped downwards to the external vent the same as a
plumbing drain. It should be taped at all joints, not screwed (screws
catch lint, causing the pipe to plug). The duct should be assembled
with all internal joints pointed "downstream" for the same reason. Any
vent in "unconditioned space" should be insulated if more than4-6
feet. Look into the magnrtic duct connectors (google "magvent") to
eliminate the problem with flexible connections to the drier, or use
the optional side outlet on the drier if space connects. Virtually all
driers are convertible to side outlet - and it is a very simple job.
Frank
Oct 13, 2018, 2:43:41 PM10/13/18
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plastic coated type spring I was using was not code and a drier fire
might not be covered by insurance because of this.
Lori Perez
Sep 16, 2020, 12:50:46 PM9/16/20
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Greetings Mitch!
Hope all is well on your end.This is in regards to dryer vent/hose thread from ten years ago. Im currently experiencing the aforementioned problem! Minus gallons of water. Instead, volume of water is closer to 2/3 C.
Was the root identified?
Did you solve the problem?
If yes ] Will you please share your solution with me?
If not ] Did you hire professional repair services? Did they at least solve the problem?
I sincerely appreciate all advice that you or anyone else with similar experience can provide. Hopefully 10 years later you all have awesome solutions. I will be awaiting optimistically! Hopefully there was a solution and no need for any of you to replace the dryer.
Respectfully, Lori Perez
Hope all is well on your end.This is in regards to dryer vent/hose thread from ten years ago. Im currently experiencing the aforementioned problem! Minus gallons of water. Instead, volume of water is closer to 2/3 C.
Was the root identified?
Did you solve the problem?
If yes ] Will you please share your solution with me?
If not ] Did you hire professional repair services? Did they at least solve the problem?
I sincerely appreciate all advice that you or anyone else with similar experience can provide. Hopefully 10 years later you all have awesome solutions. I will be awaiting optimistically! Hopefully there was a solution and no need for any of you to replace the dryer.
Respectfully, Lori Perez
Lori Perez
Sep 16, 2020, 1:30:11 PM9/16/20
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Greetings Mitch!
Hope all is well on your end.This is in regards to dryer vent/hose thread from ten years ago. Im currently experiencing the aforementioned problem! Minus gallons of water. Instead, volume of water is closer to 2/3 C.
Was the root identified?
Did you solve the problem?
If yes ] Will you please share your solution with me?
If not ] Did you hire professional repair services? Did they at least solve the problem?
I sincerely appreciate any advice that you or anyone else with similar experience can provide. This will be a HUGE help, Optimistically, there was a solution and no need for dryer replacement.
Hope all is well on your end.This is in regards to dryer vent/hose thread from ten years ago. Im currently experiencing the aforementioned problem! Minus gallons of water. Instead, volume of water is closer to 2/3 C.
Was the root identified?
Did you solve the problem?
If yes ] Will you please share your solution with me?
If not ] Did you hire professional repair services? Did they at least solve the problem?
Respectfully,
Lori Perez
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RandallEvans1
Jun 19, 2021, 2:03:12 PM6/19/21
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I have just come across this problem with our gas dryer that is in out brick shed. dryer stopped working because vent hose was filled with a gallon of water and the gas ignition wouldn't start. Emptied the water and it works once again. I think the simplest solution in our case is to replace the vent hose with an insulated one to prevent the condensation.https://www.amazon.co.uk/Insulation-Aluminum-Clothing-Lightproof-Include/dp/B07RWHS7TZ
micky
Jun 20, 2021, 5:49:07 PM6/20/21
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In alt.home.repair, on Sat, 19 Jun 2021 18:03:06 +0000, RandallEvans1
not eternity, to get a whole gallon of water in it. Sure there's no
leak that lets water in? What about a drain hole? Maybe just a plain
hole coveed with tape, and every 6 months you take off the tape, let the
water out, and put on new tape? Personally I'm a curious type, and I
would try this first not only because it's cheaper and easier but even
more importantly just to see if the water would come back, how long it
would take, if it increased after rain, humid weather, drying certain
kinds of clothes, etc.
When you suggest insulated, that means you think there has been
condensation. maybe just run the dryer for a couple minutes after the
clothes are completely dry, to blow the humid air out of the hose. Well
I never completely dry my clothes because I think in the last few
minutes without the evaporating water to absorb the heat the clothes get
much hotter and it's bad for the clothes, esecially the permanentn
press, so instead, just run the dryer for a couple minutes after the
clothes have been removed from the dryer, to blow the humid air out of
the hose. But I dont' think I'd try this until I after I tried the
first paragraph suggestion, to know how big and how frequent is the
current, unsolved problem.
<96e12a6377bec92b...@example.com> wrote:
>I have just come across this problem with our gas dryer that is in out brick shed. dryer stopped working because vent hose was filled with a gallon of water and the gas ignition wouldn't start. Emptied the water and it works once again. I think the simplest solution in our case is to replace the vent hose with an insulated one to prevent the condensation. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Insulation-Aluminum-Clothing-Lightproof-Include/dp/B07RWHS7TZ
How long had the hose been working? Seems to me it would take years, if
>I have just come across this problem with our gas dryer that is in out brick shed. dryer stopped working because vent hose was filled with a gallon of water and the gas ignition wouldn't start. Emptied the water and it works once again. I think the simplest solution in our case is to replace the vent hose with an insulated one to prevent the condensation. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Insulation-Aluminum-Clothing-Lightproof-Include/dp/B07RWHS7TZ
not eternity, to get a whole gallon of water in it. Sure there's no
leak that lets water in? What about a drain hole? Maybe just a plain
hole coveed with tape, and every 6 months you take off the tape, let the
water out, and put on new tape? Personally I'm a curious type, and I
would try this first not only because it's cheaper and easier but even
more importantly just to see if the water would come back, how long it
would take, if it increased after rain, humid weather, drying certain
kinds of clothes, etc.
When you suggest insulated, that means you think there has been
condensation. maybe just run the dryer for a couple minutes after the
clothes are completely dry, to blow the humid air out of the hose. Well
I never completely dry my clothes because I think in the last few
minutes without the evaporating water to absorb the heat the clothes get
much hotter and it's bad for the clothes, esecially the permanentn
press, so instead, just run the dryer for a couple minutes after the
clothes have been removed from the dryer, to blow the humid air out of
the hose. But I dont' think I'd try this until I after I tried the
first paragraph suggestion, to know how big and how frequent is the
current, unsolved problem.
Stacey Abrams
Jun 21, 2021, 6:47:45 AM6/21/21
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On 6/19/21 2:03 PM, RandallEvans1 wrote:
> I have just come across this problem with our gas dryer that is in out brick shed. dryer stopped working because vent hose was filled with a gallon of water and the gas ignition wouldn't
> start. Emptied the water and it works once again. I think the simplest solution in our case is to replace the vent hose with an insulated one to prevent the
> condensation.https://www.amazon.co.uk/Insulation-Aluminum-Clothing-Lightproof-Include/dp/B07RWHS7TZ
>
Replace that flex-vent crap with rigid aluminum pipe. If you install with the seams down, any condensate will drain thru the seams.
> I have just come across this problem with our gas dryer that is in out brick shed. dryer stopped working because vent hose was filled with a gallon of water and the gas ignition wouldn't
> start. Emptied the water and it works once again. I think the simplest solution in our case is to replace the vent hose with an insulated one to prevent the
> condensation.https://www.amazon.co.uk/Insulation-Aluminum-Clothing-Lightproof-Include/dp/B07RWHS7TZ
>
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Lambro-4-in-x-24-in-Aluminum-Round-Duct-Pipe/3166649
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