Judging by the reviews from people who use clothes dryers for years, there is not much difference in performance. If we compare dryers to washing machines, that is a big surprises, since washing machines differ in performance.
The only thing that a dryer can have and be different from many others is style and design. For example, Maytag Bravos is a powerful, new age clothes dryer that offers all the new features like steam function. If you own a Maytag Bravos, then you know what I am talking about.
Another type of clothes dryer is LG and he usually gets good grades from users. His advantage is that he is not overburdened with some extra features that add to the cost. LG clothes dryer has all the essentials you need and his is what most people appreciate.
There is one more older type of dryers that you can use, if you don't mind that he is not fashionable at all. It's a GE Profile DP dryer that has enough features but a bit old controls. If you are the type of person who doesn't mind that, then this is great clothes dryer for you.
Friday
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Gas And Electric Dryers
When purchasing a new dryer, we need to decide do we want to go for a gas dryer or an electric dryer. There are different opinions concerning which type is the best for your home. Since there are different benefits and advantages you get from both gas and electric clothes dryer, it is really a matter of a need. You will choose the one that works best for you.
The gas dryer uses gas to create a heat and dry the clothes, while there are some electric parts that serve to ignite the flame, operate the motor, thermostats, cool kit and the timer. This means that the gas dryer has more parts in comparison to the electric clothes dryer. And we all know that there is a bigger possibility that something will go wrong and break if there are more parts involved in the process. And the statistics say that gas clothes dryer does break down more often the his electric counterpart.
They both have similar parts, like motor, belt, timer, thermal fuse and thermostats. The motor is used to turn the belt that will power the basket, while timer is used to start and finish the process in the desired time set by the user. The thermostat will maintain the set temperature while a thermal fuse works as a safety net, shutting down the clothes dryer if thermostats fails to do his job.
There are few problems that are same for electric clothes dryers and gas dryers. Some of the reasons for prolonged time for clothes to dry is lint build up in the clothes dryer vent over time. You should check your ventilation from time to time in order to make sure nothing is blocking the airflow. You can also check the exhaust, to see how much hot air is coming out the vent. If the airflow is weak, then there is somethng in the way. It can be lint, birds nest or something similar.
You should also know that the gas dryer is a bit more dangerous, since there is gas involved in the process. The fumes should be vented outdoors, never indoors, and you should always have fire extinguisher nearby in case of a malfunction and fire. But if you keep your dryer in good order, maintain it and keep the vents clean, you won't have any problems with gas or electric clothes dryers.
The gas dryer uses gas to create a heat and dry the clothes, while there are some electric parts that serve to ignite the flame, operate the motor, thermostats, cool kit and the timer. This means that the gas dryer has more parts in comparison to the electric clothes dryer. And we all know that there is a bigger possibility that something will go wrong and break if there are more parts involved in the process. And the statistics say that gas clothes dryer does break down more often the his electric counterpart.
They both have similar parts, like motor, belt, timer, thermal fuse and thermostats. The motor is used to turn the belt that will power the basket, while timer is used to start and finish the process in the desired time set by the user. The thermostat will maintain the set temperature while a thermal fuse works as a safety net, shutting down the clothes dryer if thermostats fails to do his job.
There are few problems that are same for electric clothes dryers and gas dryers. Some of the reasons for prolonged time for clothes to dry is lint build up in the clothes dryer vent over time. You should check your ventilation from time to time in order to make sure nothing is blocking the airflow. You can also check the exhaust, to see how much hot air is coming out the vent. If the airflow is weak, then there is somethng in the way. It can be lint, birds nest or something similar.
You should also know that the gas dryer is a bit more dangerous, since there is gas involved in the process. The fumes should be vented outdoors, never indoors, and you should always have fire extinguisher nearby in case of a malfunction and fire. But if you keep your dryer in good order, maintain it and keep the vents clean, you won't have any problems with gas or electric clothes dryers.
Tuesday
Dryer Vent Cover
Wondering why you need dryer vent cover? Will you really benefit from one, or is it just a fancy looking thing that does nothing but looks good? You will realize you need a dryer vent cover after you read this post.
Just think about one thing here. Did you noticed how the room where your clothes dryer is feels different? Isn't it always colder in there, comparing to other rooms in your home? Answer for that is quite simple, because the cause is well known.
Your exhaust duct is opened to the outdoors, and that means that you have a 4 inch diameter hole in the wall. During the cold days, the air that comes in your home will be cold. And during warm days, the hot air will enter your home. This means you will lose heat during winter, and gain heat during summer. Not a pretty situation, right? This is exactly why you need dryer vent covers.
You lose energy this way, meaning that you will have to pay more for home heating. Also , you will have to pay more for air conditioning during hot summer days.
The solution for this problem is quite simple. You can use a sheet metal flapper and reduce air leakage. It is the basic solution and will help you a bit, but if you want to solve this problem entirely, you have to use something better as a dryer vent cover. This is simply because the lint will clog the flapper and leave them opened. Then you are back to square one.
You need to find a clothes dryer vent cover that will open itself only when your clothes dryer works. This is the perfect solution. It will keep the air outside, along with the insects, rodents and birds. This type of dryer vent cover only allows hot air outside when your dryer is working. It doesn't get better then that.
Just think about one thing here. Did you noticed how the room where your clothes dryer is feels different? Isn't it always colder in there, comparing to other rooms in your home? Answer for that is quite simple, because the cause is well known.
Your exhaust duct is opened to the outdoors, and that means that you have a 4 inch diameter hole in the wall. During the cold days, the air that comes in your home will be cold. And during warm days, the hot air will enter your home. This means you will lose heat during winter, and gain heat during summer. Not a pretty situation, right? This is exactly why you need dryer vent covers.
You lose energy this way, meaning that you will have to pay more for home heating. Also , you will have to pay more for air conditioning during hot summer days.
The solution for this problem is quite simple. You can use a sheet metal flapper and reduce air leakage. It is the basic solution and will help you a bit, but if you want to solve this problem entirely, you have to use something better as a dryer vent cover. This is simply because the lint will clog the flapper and leave them opened. Then you are back to square one.
You need to find a clothes dryer vent cover that will open itself only when your clothes dryer works. This is the perfect solution. It will keep the air outside, along with the insects, rodents and birds. This type of dryer vent cover only allows hot air outside when your dryer is working. It doesn't get better then that.
Dryer Vent Cleaning
If you want your clothes dryer to be efficient, you have to stick to dryer vent cleaning. Wit time, lint will build up and it closes the dryer vent system, creating a dangerous situation. Cleaning dryer vent is a necessity in order to prevent your clothes dryer to work over his limits, as well as preventing the possibility of fire. Irregular dryer vent cleaning is the biggest cause of home fires in the US.
How can you know if your clothes dryer ventilation needs cleaning? The most important thing you can do is to notice any difference in behavior of your dryer. If it needs more time to dry clothes than usual, that could be a sign of clogged dryer vent. Check out your ducting, but if you are not experienced enough, then call someone who can help you with that.
Most dryer vent are short because they have an exhaust right next to the clothes dryer, out to the wall. And these have less chance to become clogged and need cleaning. The longer dryer vent is, bigger possibility for clogging and cleaning.
If you have a long ducting, then it is much harder to do the dryer vent cleaning. You will need special tools and equipment or you will even have to call cleaning service. Besides cleaning the lint, the service will also take care of any animal nesting that can appear in dryer vent.
All gas dryer users should be more concerned with dryer vent cleaning because the carbon monoxide is created when gas dryer works. This gas is poisonous and can enter your rooms. This is why vent cleaning is really important, the goal is to prevent losses of lives. And the statistics say fires and carbon monoxide poisoning happen due to improper dryer vent cleaning. If you think you are not able to clean the vent by yourself, hiring a professional would be a good choice.
How can you know if your clothes dryer ventilation needs cleaning? The most important thing you can do is to notice any difference in behavior of your dryer. If it needs more time to dry clothes than usual, that could be a sign of clogged dryer vent. Check out your ducting, but if you are not experienced enough, then call someone who can help you with that.
Most dryer vent are short because they have an exhaust right next to the clothes dryer, out to the wall. And these have less chance to become clogged and need cleaning. The longer dryer vent is, bigger possibility for clogging and cleaning.
If you have a long ducting, then it is much harder to do the dryer vent cleaning. You will need special tools and equipment or you will even have to call cleaning service. Besides cleaning the lint, the service will also take care of any animal nesting that can appear in dryer vent.
All gas dryer users should be more concerned with dryer vent cleaning because the carbon monoxide is created when gas dryer works. This gas is poisonous and can enter your rooms. This is why vent cleaning is really important, the goal is to prevent losses of lives. And the statistics say fires and carbon monoxide poisoning happen due to improper dryer vent cleaning. If you think you are not able to clean the vent by yourself, hiring a professional would be a good choice.
Wednesday
A Short Clothes Dryer Fan Guide
First, let us try to follow the path of the air that goes through the clothes dryer. When you start your machine, the air gets sucked into the clothes dryer through the openings in the machine. This air is needed to dry our clothes, of course, and without it this machine wouldn't be able to operate.
The air that goes inside is there with the help of one fan that drives all of the air through the clothes dryer. But you must remember that this fan is actually the last step in the air moving process. What happens next, is that air goes out the clothes dryer by his own will. This is where you need a duct to get rid of that hot air through to roof, or sometimes through the wall. But, it will move slowly and there is a possibility that you will have problems. This is why you need other fan, the one that will be on the other side and suck the air out of the dryer, leading it out through the duct.
We want to say this again, because people seem to forget it all the time. If you have a clothes dryer that is powered by propane or natural gas, it is DANGEROUS to vent the air to the inside. Do not do this, under no circumstances. The exhaust gas is blown out along with the heated air, thus poisoning your basement with carbon monoxide. Make sure you vent it through the roof and use a exhaust fan to get rid of the dangerous air.
The air that goes inside is there with the help of one fan that drives all of the air through the clothes dryer. But you must remember that this fan is actually the last step in the air moving process. What happens next, is that air goes out the clothes dryer by his own will. This is where you need a duct to get rid of that hot air through to roof, or sometimes through the wall. But, it will move slowly and there is a possibility that you will have problems. This is why you need other fan, the one that will be on the other side and suck the air out of the dryer, leading it out through the duct.
We want to say this again, because people seem to forget it all the time. If you have a clothes dryer that is powered by propane or natural gas, it is DANGEROUS to vent the air to the inside. Do not do this, under no circumstances. The exhaust gas is blown out along with the heated air, thus poisoning your basement with carbon monoxide. Make sure you vent it through the roof and use a exhaust fan to get rid of the dangerous air.
Tuesday
LG Washer And Dryer
If you want a dryer without venting, then LG washer and dryer is your best bet. We all know its tough to handle your clothes if you live in an apartment, but LG has a great solution with their washer and dryer combo because it doesn't need to be vented.
One of choices you have when buying LG washer and dryer is LG WM3431. The best thing he offers for apartment dwellers is that they can use this machine as long as they at least have access to a kitchen sink and a standard electrical outlet. It is easy to find a Y-connector at a hardware store with a snap-on dishwasher connector. Then all it needs to be done is to hook up LG washer and dryer to the faucet with just a snap every time it is being used.
Another great addition to this LG washer and dryer is a possibility to purchase casters for so that you can wheel the clothes dryer around your apartment rather than drag it across the floor on its feet. If you already have a dryer on wheels, get a rubber mat to roll it onto if you live in an building with lousy flooring.
When it comes to washing, LG washer and dryer offers multiple cycles to choose from using the main dial: Cotton/Towels, Normal, Sanitary,Press, Delicate, Speed Wash, Wool/Silk and Hand Wash. Besides those, you also have many other options like Soak, Extra Wash, Spin Only, Extra Rinse and so on.
With this LG washer and dryer you can choose the level of soil from light to heavy and the wash/rinse temperature from cold to hot. Of course, this clothes dryer allows you to choose from several spin speeds. Your washing will take from 35 minutes to over two hours, depending on how many extras and on cycle you use.
We will just say that this machine will get stains out without beating up your clothes. Reason: there's no agitator. Use Delicate cycle with satin sheets for example, and they will turn out perfect.
You can set LG dryer and washer to wash and dry in a complete cycle, wash only, or dry only. The clothes dryer can either be set by timer or sensor. This is a ventless clothes dryer and works by condensing the moisture in the drum and then flushing it down the drain, so there is no steam and ventilation needed. For this to happen, you need to have the cold water on during the dry cycle.
Drying will take some time, so you better be prepared right now. A typical load takes about 2 hours using the Normal setting on the sensor and a small load will need about an hour and a half. This will be strange to some people, but they will get used to it quickly.
This LG washer and dryer is a great machine to have in an apartment. It has a price, but that is because it offers so much quality and will serve you for a long time. Talk to anyone who has one of LG washer and dryers and you will see their experience with this type of machine is great.
One of choices you have when buying LG washer and dryer is LG WM3431. The best thing he offers for apartment dwellers is that they can use this machine as long as they at least have access to a kitchen sink and a standard electrical outlet. It is easy to find a Y-connector at a hardware store with a snap-on dishwasher connector. Then all it needs to be done is to hook up LG washer and dryer to the faucet with just a snap every time it is being used.
Another great addition to this LG washer and dryer is a possibility to purchase casters for so that you can wheel the clothes dryer around your apartment rather than drag it across the floor on its feet. If you already have a dryer on wheels, get a rubber mat to roll it onto if you live in an building with lousy flooring.
When it comes to washing, LG washer and dryer offers multiple cycles to choose from using the main dial: Cotton/Towels, Normal, Sanitary,Press, Delicate, Speed Wash, Wool/Silk and Hand Wash. Besides those, you also have many other options like Soak, Extra Wash, Spin Only, Extra Rinse and so on.
With this LG washer and dryer you can choose the level of soil from light to heavy and the wash/rinse temperature from cold to hot. Of course, this clothes dryer allows you to choose from several spin speeds. Your washing will take from 35 minutes to over two hours, depending on how many extras and on cycle you use.
We will just say that this machine will get stains out without beating up your clothes. Reason: there's no agitator. Use Delicate cycle with satin sheets for example, and they will turn out perfect.
You can set LG dryer and washer to wash and dry in a complete cycle, wash only, or dry only. The clothes dryer can either be set by timer or sensor. This is a ventless clothes dryer and works by condensing the moisture in the drum and then flushing it down the drain, so there is no steam and ventilation needed. For this to happen, you need to have the cold water on during the dry cycle.
Drying will take some time, so you better be prepared right now. A typical load takes about 2 hours using the Normal setting on the sensor and a small load will need about an hour and a half. This will be strange to some people, but they will get used to it quickly.
This LG washer and dryer is a great machine to have in an apartment. It has a price, but that is because it offers so much quality and will serve you for a long time. Talk to anyone who has one of LG washer and dryers and you will see their experience with this type of machine is great.
Sunday
Dryer Exhaust
Dryer exhaust is the most important thing you should take care of when it comes to clothes dryers. Not only good dryer exhaust makes your clothes dryer more efficient, but it also makes it much safer. If you do not pay attention to this and ignore some basic rules, you will be burned hard. And I mean literally.
When it comes to effectiveness of clothes dryers, dryer exhaust is an important issue because of one thing. It gives a machine necessary breeding space. Imagine what happens inside your clothes dryer - there is a bunch of wet clothes, the heater is working inside the machine and slowly dries up the clothes. Hot, steamy air with lots of humidity is built up and it needs to go somewhere. And dryer exhaust is the way to go.
When there isn't enough airflow for hot air to go to the clothes dryer vent, then the machine will work under strained conditions. There would be more malfunctions then usual and your clothes would need more time to dry. You would lose the time and money, all because of improper dryer exhaust. Make sure to clean it with a brush to remove the lint. And your lint filter needs check ups from time to time.
If there isn't any clothes dryer exhaust, then the hot air would damage the machine. It would be a big explosion which would set your clothes dryer on fire. If the dryer exhaust is present, but not open enough for the hot air to go through vent, then similar thing would happen. If clothes dryer duct isn't big enough, there would be malfunction in the machine and probably a fire would break lose.
According to Consumer Products Safety Commission, there are about 16,000 clothes dryers fires due to bad dryer exhaust. Each year those fires create $84 million property damages. These accidents happen due to lack of maintenance and proper clothes dryer repair. One of the causes is insufficient airflow caused by improper installation. Dirty dryer vents are number one cause of all household fires! Is there a better reason to take care of your dryer exhaust with more attention?
Another thing that needs to be mentioned here is that there should be absolutely no interior clothes dryer venting. This is especially dangerous if you own a gas clothes dryer. The combustion byproducts are very dangerous to be inhaled. The first thing you should take care of is to make your dryer exhaust as safe s possible. Exterior venting.
Also, the distance between the clothes dryers and exterior vents should be no longer then 60 feet. If you have duct that long, then use clothes dryer boost exhaust fan to make venting more efficient and safe. Also, the quantity of lint would be lowered with a good boost exhaust fan. Always take care of safety issues first when it comes to your dryer exhaust.
When it comes to effectiveness of clothes dryers, dryer exhaust is an important issue because of one thing. It gives a machine necessary breeding space. Imagine what happens inside your clothes dryer - there is a bunch of wet clothes, the heater is working inside the machine and slowly dries up the clothes. Hot, steamy air with lots of humidity is built up and it needs to go somewhere. And dryer exhaust is the way to go.
When there isn't enough airflow for hot air to go to the clothes dryer vent, then the machine will work under strained conditions. There would be more malfunctions then usual and your clothes would need more time to dry. You would lose the time and money, all because of improper dryer exhaust. Make sure to clean it with a brush to remove the lint. And your lint filter needs check ups from time to time.
If there isn't any clothes dryer exhaust, then the hot air would damage the machine. It would be a big explosion which would set your clothes dryer on fire. If the dryer exhaust is present, but not open enough for the hot air to go through vent, then similar thing would happen. If clothes dryer duct isn't big enough, there would be malfunction in the machine and probably a fire would break lose.
According to Consumer Products Safety Commission, there are about 16,000 clothes dryers fires due to bad dryer exhaust. Each year those fires create $84 million property damages. These accidents happen due to lack of maintenance and proper clothes dryer repair. One of the causes is insufficient airflow caused by improper installation. Dirty dryer vents are number one cause of all household fires! Is there a better reason to take care of your dryer exhaust with more attention?
Another thing that needs to be mentioned here is that there should be absolutely no interior clothes dryer venting. This is especially dangerous if you own a gas clothes dryer. The combustion byproducts are very dangerous to be inhaled. The first thing you should take care of is to make your dryer exhaust as safe s possible. Exterior venting.
Also, the distance between the clothes dryers and exterior vents should be no longer then 60 feet. If you have duct that long, then use clothes dryer boost exhaust fan to make venting more efficient and safe. Also, the quantity of lint would be lowered with a good boost exhaust fan. Always take care of safety issues first when it comes to your dryer exhaust.
Saturday
Dryer Replacement Parts
Finding good dryer replacement parts is now a regular part of our everyday lives. What was unimaginable 20 or 30 years ago, now is a reality that nobody even pays attention too. A machine that help us drying our clothes is something we got used to long time ago. And now, getting the dryer replacement parts is another thing we take for granted.
Clothes dryers started helping people since 1800's and they were a useful feature in some of the homes in US. They were hand operated and consisted of big, sturdy materials. Nothing like dryer parts we have today, of course. But, 200 years later clothes dryers advanced in many ways. We now have both gas clothes dryers and electrical clothes dryers for our home. Construction changed so did the dryer replacement parts.
Try to imagine how many American families are depending on clothes dryer every single day. We need clean clothes to go to work, our kid needs to go in school and there are plenty of other obligations we need to fulfill everyday. The time is limited, and clothes dryer help us save the precious minutes and hours.
When a clothes dryer break down, hell can break lose. It's hard for any homeowner to be without his clothes dryer more then few days, so what he needs to do is to find clothes dryer replacement parts as soon as possible. Time is important here, more then money sometimes. The repair is needed as fast as possible, without breaking the budget, of course.
Finding good, reliable dryer replacement parts can be a trouble sometimes. But if you know what to do, you will save money and time, so you can spend it on your family instead of finding dryer parts for your home appliance.
How To Find Dryer Replacement Parts
You have two options when it comes to finding replacement parts for you dryer, whether it is gas dryer or electric clothes dryer. And it's not important if you need lint filters, dryer timers, replacements belts or fans.
First option is, you can go to your local hardware store and find right dryer replacement parts with the help of a salesman. That's a good option if you're more of a person people and like to be be in the first lines. If you want to learn more about your clothes dryer and later buy all parts by yourself, then that's a good option for you.
Second option is buying dryer replacement parts on Internet. You can find which part is broken and causes dryer malfunction and then simply replace it. You can find a diagram that shows every component, every part of your clothes dryer. There should by a code and markings next to each one of them so you can easily order another part from Internet store. Then you will have it delivered right to your doorstep and solve your clothes dryer problem.
It really doesn't get any easier then ordering dryer replacement parts online. You can find better price then in mortar and brick store while never spending time and gas on driving to one parts store to another. Try it once, and you will see it will change your life to better.
Clothes dryers started helping people since 1800's and they were a useful feature in some of the homes in US. They were hand operated and consisted of big, sturdy materials. Nothing like dryer parts we have today, of course. But, 200 years later clothes dryers advanced in many ways. We now have both gas clothes dryers and electrical clothes dryers for our home. Construction changed so did the dryer replacement parts.
Try to imagine how many American families are depending on clothes dryer every single day. We need clean clothes to go to work, our kid needs to go in school and there are plenty of other obligations we need to fulfill everyday. The time is limited, and clothes dryer help us save the precious minutes and hours.
When a clothes dryer break down, hell can break lose. It's hard for any homeowner to be without his clothes dryer more then few days, so what he needs to do is to find clothes dryer replacement parts as soon as possible. Time is important here, more then money sometimes. The repair is needed as fast as possible, without breaking the budget, of course.
Finding good, reliable dryer replacement parts can be a trouble sometimes. But if you know what to do, you will save money and time, so you can spend it on your family instead of finding dryer parts for your home appliance.
How To Find Dryer Replacement Parts
You have two options when it comes to finding replacement parts for you dryer, whether it is gas dryer or electric clothes dryer. And it's not important if you need lint filters, dryer timers, replacements belts or fans.
First option is, you can go to your local hardware store and find right dryer replacement parts with the help of a salesman. That's a good option if you're more of a person people and like to be be in the first lines. If you want to learn more about your clothes dryer and later buy all parts by yourself, then that's a good option for you.
Second option is buying dryer replacement parts on Internet. You can find which part is broken and causes dryer malfunction and then simply replace it. You can find a diagram that shows every component, every part of your clothes dryer. There should by a code and markings next to each one of them so you can easily order another part from Internet store. Then you will have it delivered right to your doorstep and solve your clothes dryer problem.
It really doesn't get any easier then ordering dryer replacement parts online. You can find better price then in mortar and brick store while never spending time and gas on driving to one parts store to another. Try it once, and you will see it will change your life to better.
Wednesday
Dryer Exhaust Backdraft Damper
Dryer exhaust backdraft damper is something you should have to prevent your ducts and your clothes dryers functionality in general. It better to be safe and install them, the price you pay for that is really low.
When you install your dryer exhaust backdraft damper, you will not only prevent air getting in your duct. You can say STOP to the rain, insects, dirt and everything else you can think of. By keeping things that would damage your clothes dryer outside the exhaust, you are prolonging the life of your clothes drying machine. Also, you are saving yourself from stress and loss of money.
Dryer exhaust backdraft damper is usually made out of steel and has aluminum blades. Gravity is what keeps them clothes all the time, except when you have hot air coming out of the clothes dryers. Then dryer exhaust backdraft damper blades open up and release moist air through the duct. Simple, right?
The backdraft damper can be installed easily and is an important part of your duct and exhaust system. Together with a exhaust boost fan, backdraft damper makes a great combination for the superb performance and safety of your clothes dryer. The dampers can be installed inside the circular ducting to prevent a backdraft of air when the fans are switched off.
You can install the back draft damper on your roof or on the wall. Its' really convenient to have choice here, because you may be living in a place that hasn't great architectural solution. You can choose to place the clothes dryer backdraft damper horizontally or vertically, it's really up to you and the circumstances you have in your apartment.
You will be able to find different sizes and types of backdraft dampers for clothes dryers exhaust. Make sure they're made of steel thought, as they will last longest and keep you at peace. You only need to check the dimensions you need to install the dampers in your wall or on the roof, and you can have them ordered. Also, there are companies who make custom backdraft dampers. Feel free to explore more and find out what suits you best.
One thing is sure, you will have a little nuisance, but get lots of back for it. It's a great investment to find yourself a dryer exhaust backdraft damper.
When you install your dryer exhaust backdraft damper, you will not only prevent air getting in your duct. You can say STOP to the rain, insects, dirt and everything else you can think of. By keeping things that would damage your clothes dryer outside the exhaust, you are prolonging the life of your clothes drying machine. Also, you are saving yourself from stress and loss of money.
Dryer exhaust backdraft damper is usually made out of steel and has aluminum blades. Gravity is what keeps them clothes all the time, except when you have hot air coming out of the clothes dryers. Then dryer exhaust backdraft damper blades open up and release moist air through the duct. Simple, right?
The backdraft damper can be installed easily and is an important part of your duct and exhaust system. Together with a exhaust boost fan, backdraft damper makes a great combination for the superb performance and safety of your clothes dryer. The dampers can be installed inside the circular ducting to prevent a backdraft of air when the fans are switched off.
You can install the back draft damper on your roof or on the wall. Its' really convenient to have choice here, because you may be living in a place that hasn't great architectural solution. You can choose to place the clothes dryer backdraft damper horizontally or vertically, it's really up to you and the circumstances you have in your apartment.
You will be able to find different sizes and types of backdraft dampers for clothes dryers exhaust. Make sure they're made of steel thought, as they will last longest and keep you at peace. You only need to check the dimensions you need to install the dampers in your wall or on the roof, and you can have them ordered. Also, there are companies who make custom backdraft dampers. Feel free to explore more and find out what suits you best.
One thing is sure, you will have a little nuisance, but get lots of back for it. It's a great investment to find yourself a dryer exhaust backdraft damper.
Sunday
Clothes Dryer Repair
Clothes dryer repair will keep your machine functioning and your wallet will be happier. Do not easily overlook the fact that clothes dryer repair saves you time, money and nerves in the long run. If you think about it, one clothes dryer can last 3 times more then the average if you just do the little things right. On of them being clothes dryer repair, of course.
First and most important issue for a dryer is its exhaust. The vent has to be clean, duct being taken care of and you will have one happy machine that will serve you well for a long time. So, number one thing for a clothes dryer repair is clear exhaust, because most dryer fail due to bad venting system.
This is just one example of ruined machine due to poor clothes dryer repair.
What you have to do is take note of the time for every little thing you do around your dryer. That will be very useful to you because you will know when exactly you need to make another clothes dryer repair. Experience means everything here.
To make most of your machine, clean the lint filter before each load. From time to time, use a dryer vent brush to so there's enough ventilation. Also, regularly check and install dryer replacement parts when needed.
One little thing that will prolong life of your clothes dryer and boost exhaust fan, if you have one, is the amount of clothes you are going to dry. If you need only one or two piece of clothes dried and ready to wear, throw in a couple of more items which will create more tumbling. Then you will have properly dried clothes and you will need less clothes dryer repairs in the future.
Another little thing you may or may not know is related to the venting system. Lots of people make mistake here so we will say something about it. You will appreciate it because you will save your dryer from fixing or even destroying. The thing is, you should never use plastic ducts! That is very flammable and hard to maintain. Hot clothes dryer air will burn the plastic, melt it and possibly create more damage then just that. You have to use metal ducts only, or you will have to repair clothes dryer quite frequently.
If your dryer goes into a halt, there could be several things wrong. Depending on what kind of machine you have, the clothes dryer repair will be different.
In gas clothes dryer, thermal fuse and ignitor are guilty most of the time. Check them and check thermostats continuity with your OHM meter. When it comes to electric clothes dryer, check is the circuit breaker thrown, are the power cord wires burned and check the electric heating element. This covers basics of every clothes dryer repair.
First and most important issue for a dryer is its exhaust. The vent has to be clean, duct being taken care of and you will have one happy machine that will serve you well for a long time. So, number one thing for a clothes dryer repair is clear exhaust, because most dryer fail due to bad venting system.
This is just one example of ruined machine due to poor clothes dryer repair.
What you have to do is take note of the time for every little thing you do around your dryer. That will be very useful to you because you will know when exactly you need to make another clothes dryer repair. Experience means everything here.
To make most of your machine, clean the lint filter before each load. From time to time, use a dryer vent brush to so there's enough ventilation. Also, regularly check and install dryer replacement parts when needed.
One little thing that will prolong life of your clothes dryer and boost exhaust fan, if you have one, is the amount of clothes you are going to dry. If you need only one or two piece of clothes dried and ready to wear, throw in a couple of more items which will create more tumbling. Then you will have properly dried clothes and you will need less clothes dryer repairs in the future.
Another little thing you may or may not know is related to the venting system. Lots of people make mistake here so we will say something about it. You will appreciate it because you will save your dryer from fixing or even destroying. The thing is, you should never use plastic ducts! That is very flammable and hard to maintain. Hot clothes dryer air will burn the plastic, melt it and possibly create more damage then just that. You have to use metal ducts only, or you will have to repair clothes dryer quite frequently.
If your dryer goes into a halt, there could be several things wrong. Depending on what kind of machine you have, the clothes dryer repair will be different.
In gas clothes dryer, thermal fuse and ignitor are guilty most of the time. Check them and check thermostats continuity with your OHM meter. When it comes to electric clothes dryer, check is the circuit breaker thrown, are the power cord wires burned and check the electric heating element. This covers basics of every clothes dryer repair.
Fantech Fans
When you're on your way to install a clothes dryer boost exhaust fan, you should not forget about Fantech fans. These are some of the best designed fans in the industry. The experience that lies behind them is huge, because Fantech deals with exterior, interior and commercial fans. You probably have one venting your kitchen or bathroom right now.
The most important thing you will need from the boost exhaust fan is the actual job he does. Can he handle the one and primary job he is to do. As you may know, there is a lot of equipment that fails to deliver their primary goal. Therefore you must be careful which technology you choose. Older companies that know they way around are always the best choice for you. And if they also manufacture similar devices, like Fantech does with fans, you are on the right way.
Fantech fans are silent workers that will overcome every obstacle. Any system duct losses you have, they will compensate it and will exhaust warm air from you clothes dryer. You can have a 60 feet long duct with six elbows and Fantech fans will still be able to handle all that most air. In addition to that, the blades are specially designed to allow lint to pass through the fan so you don't have troubles with maintenance in the future. Fantech fans also have the patented automatic control that operates clothes dryer exhaust fan whenever you want to start your dryer on.
Where's the secret? Fully automated pressure switch will know when you activated your home appliance and will start it's work. The Fantech fan is preset on a 10 minute interval so it will work as long as your clothes dryer is on. As you see, once you install the dryer, you can forget about it because it does all work by himself. You probably already know that the operating life of Fantech fans is 100.000 hours. This definitely resolves all your problems with moist and warm air in the house or apartment. There are a couple of things you need to know more about the installation itself, but we will cover that in another article.
The most important thing you will need from the boost exhaust fan is the actual job he does. Can he handle the one and primary job he is to do. As you may know, there is a lot of equipment that fails to deliver their primary goal. Therefore you must be careful which technology you choose. Older companies that know they way around are always the best choice for you. And if they also manufacture similar devices, like Fantech does with fans, you are on the right way.
Fantech fans are silent workers that will overcome every obstacle. Any system duct losses you have, they will compensate it and will exhaust warm air from you clothes dryer. You can have a 60 feet long duct with six elbows and Fantech fans will still be able to handle all that most air. In addition to that, the blades are specially designed to allow lint to pass through the fan so you don't have troubles with maintenance in the future. Fantech fans also have the patented automatic control that operates clothes dryer exhaust fan whenever you want to start your dryer on.
Where's the secret? Fully automated pressure switch will know when you activated your home appliance and will start it's work. The Fantech fan is preset on a 10 minute interval so it will work as long as your clothes dryer is on. As you see, once you install the dryer, you can forget about it because it does all work by himself. You probably already know that the operating life of Fantech fans is 100.000 hours. This definitely resolves all your problems with moist and warm air in the house or apartment. There are a couple of things you need to know more about the installation itself, but we will cover that in another article.
Saturday
Panasonic Exhaust Fans
To solve a problem, it's usually best to aim for the highest and long term solution. Taking shortcuts and small, practical solutions that will only hide the problem is not a good plan. After some time, you realize the problem is still there but you only prolonged your suffering. Choosing anything but installation of a clothes dryer boost exhaust fan will cost you more in long term.
One of better solutions are Panasonic exhaust fans. As you already know, Panasonic has experience not only in this field but in various areas concerning venting and cooling. Panasonic exhaust fans are offering very low sones rating, they have built-in back draft dampers and are designed with condenser fan motors. Those motors have permanently lubricated ball bearings with thermal fuse protection. An not only that, the fans are also able to be attached to 4 inch exhaust ducts. You have more then enough material here to solve your problem with hot air, high humidity and save your clothes dryers.
Panasonic exhaust fans are UL approved for use in a tub or shower enclosure and meet VIAQ code. You can use them in residential and in commercial purposes. When you see something like that, you know that they are reliable piece of equipment that will stay with you in tough times. Installing them over manipulation with exhaust ducts is much safer and easier solution.
One more thing that will assure you in your choice of a good clothes dryer boost exhaust fan is longevity of Panasonic exhaust fans. These powerful little things are designed to provide continuous operation for a minimum of 30.000 hours. But the thing is they are actually designed to provide up to 100,000 hours of operation. Interesting fact here is that most fans haven't been around long enough to reach that goal in testing. There are few exceptions, and some fans have reached 60,000 hours of testing with virtually no wear on any of the components.
If you're going to solve your problem with a boost exhaust fan, Panasonic exhaust fans are one of best choices out there. Compare them with others and see which one of them suits you best.
One of better solutions are Panasonic exhaust fans. As you already know, Panasonic has experience not only in this field but in various areas concerning venting and cooling. Panasonic exhaust fans are offering very low sones rating, they have built-in back draft dampers and are designed with condenser fan motors. Those motors have permanently lubricated ball bearings with thermal fuse protection. An not only that, the fans are also able to be attached to 4 inch exhaust ducts. You have more then enough material here to solve your problem with hot air, high humidity and save your clothes dryers.
Panasonic exhaust fans are UL approved for use in a tub or shower enclosure and meet VIAQ code. You can use them in residential and in commercial purposes. When you see something like that, you know that they are reliable piece of equipment that will stay with you in tough times. Installing them over manipulation with exhaust ducts is much safer and easier solution.
One more thing that will assure you in your choice of a good clothes dryer boost exhaust fan is longevity of Panasonic exhaust fans. These powerful little things are designed to provide continuous operation for a minimum of 30.000 hours. But the thing is they are actually designed to provide up to 100,000 hours of operation. Interesting fact here is that most fans haven't been around long enough to reach that goal in testing. There are few exceptions, and some fans have reached 60,000 hours of testing with virtually no wear on any of the components.
If you're going to solve your problem with a boost exhaust fan, Panasonic exhaust fans are one of best choices out there. Compare them with others and see which one of them suits you best.
Tuesday
Clothes Dryer Problems
Here we are going to talk about clothes dryer problems, what causes them and what types of further complications we can have if we disregard any issue with our dryer and venting system. Some of the conditions we face can't be changed and are given to us, but there are many of those that can be turned into our advantage so we can solve any obstacle. Remember, installing a clothes dryer boost exhaust fan is always easiest way to do it.
First, the clothes dryer problems we can't change:
1. Apartment buildings with centrally located laundry room
2. Apartment complexes with individual ducts for every clothes dryer
3. Laundry rooms that are located in the center of the house
4. Basements that don't allow easy, direct venting
These are the issues we can't deal with, or to be more precise, it's much harder to change them then to change other conditions. Now, the conditions that also make problems to our clothes dryers but can be easily changed are:
1. We have a lint in our duct that's clogging the exhaust system
2. The fan we have has blades clogged with lint
3. The motor overloads because it can't handle the heated air
4. Our air blower can't handle the long duct
All these clothes dryers problems will create more complications if you choose not to act. Your laundry room will receive more moist, the duct will become clogged and destroy the motor in your clothes dryer and the wood will soak up the moist and rot. These can happen to everyone unless he acts when there is need. And this is where clothes dryer boost exhaust fan comes in.
First, the clothes dryer problems we can't change:
1. Apartment buildings with centrally located laundry room
2. Apartment complexes with individual ducts for every clothes dryer
3. Laundry rooms that are located in the center of the house
4. Basements that don't allow easy, direct venting
These are the issues we can't deal with, or to be more precise, it's much harder to change them then to change other conditions. Now, the conditions that also make problems to our clothes dryers but can be easily changed are:
1. We have a lint in our duct that's clogging the exhaust system
2. The fan we have has blades clogged with lint
3. The motor overloads because it can't handle the heated air
4. Our air blower can't handle the long duct
All these clothes dryers problems will create more complications if you choose not to act. Your laundry room will receive more moist, the duct will become clogged and destroy the motor in your clothes dryer and the wood will soak up the moist and rot. These can happen to everyone unless he acts when there is need. And this is where clothes dryer boost exhaust fan comes in.
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