An energy saving vent is provided for selectively directing hot, moist exhaust air from a clothes dryer either through a downstream vent sleeve to the outdoors, or through a vent port to the indoors. The vent includes four major components principally molded from a synthetic plastic resin, the ...
Drying clothes on a radiator or an unventilated tumble dryer can be a major contributor to the amount of moisture in the air of your home. An average towel might contain a full kilogram of water when wet, and if all of this evaporates into the air, it can be a big part of the amou...
Now for the moment of truth. Plug your dryer back in (or turn on the gas supply if you have a gas dryer). Run the dryer on an “Air Fluff” or low-heat cycle for about 10-15 minutes, ensuring air is flowing freely. Head outside and confirm the vent flap is opening and that yo...
If you have a tumble dryer or washing machine inside your home, ensure that it is vented correctly. From just one load of washing two litres of water is emitted into the air, this effect is only magnified if the machine is fitted in a kitchen as cooking will only add to the condensatio...
While gas fires are ventilated to the outside of a home, portable heaters are not, and as a result, they can also release some toxic fumes into the air including carbon monoxide, so should be avoided, particularly in smaller rooms. 4. Ensure Your Tumble Dryer is Ventilated Properly Tumble...