Has anyone ever vented an electric dryer indoors?

[rudeguy]

Is this possible? I realize that the moisture would be an issue. I am thinking about venting it into the attic. Is there something I could buy to dissipate the heat and moisture?

 

[Leros]

I think I've seen little things you can attach to the end of the hose.

 

[nakedfrog]

You can't vent it through the soffit?
Is the attic vented already?

 

[Capt Caveman]

Yes

Why can't you vent it outside?

 

[hanoverphist]

why would you want to purposely fill your attic space with wet, hot air? vent that shit outside.

 

[OUCaptain]

You can get a a by-pass valve for winter time. You don't lose the heat and gives you a humidity boost. You then simply close the by-pass come springtime. I doubt I would want it going to the attic though.

 

[dullard]

Originally posted by: hanoverphist
why would you want to purposely fill your attic space with wet, hot air? vent that shit outside.

Well, in the winter people pay hundreds or thousands of dollars to heat their air, then add all kinds of equipment to make it more humid. Keeping the drier vent air is a solution. In the summer though, I'd want that vented fully outside.

 

[Capt Caveman]

Originally posted by: dullard

Originally posted by: hanoverphist
why would you want to purposely fill your attic space with wet, hot air? vent that shit outside.

Well, in the winter people pay hundreds or thousands of dollars to heat their air, then add all kinds of equipment to make it more humid. Keeping the drier vent air is a solution. In the summer though, I'd want that vented fully outside.

Well, it's not going to help venting it into the attic.

 

[tw1164]

Isn't it against building code, fire hazard or something.

 

[Electric Amish]

Yes it can be done....at the very least cover the end with a nylon stocking to capture lint.

You still seem to end up with a lot of dust/lint in the house even with the nylon.

Indoor venting products

 

[Capt Caveman]

Originally posted by: Electric Amish
Yes it can be done....at the very least cover the end with a nylon stocking to capture lint.

And your attic insulation and the mold that develops will thank you.

 

[SlowSpyder]

LTD makes this thing, the wife and I ordered one but haven't yet received it.

I thought it was a pretty good idea, something worth trying in winter. It collects any fuzz/solids in the bong-type reservior thing, then exits the warm and humid exhaust into the home. It sounds good on paper for use in winter as we're recycling the dryer warmth inside the home, instead of outside as well as adding humidity.

 

[Electric Amish]

Originally posted by: Capt Caveman

Originally posted by: Electric Amish
Yes it can be done....at the very least cover the end with a nylon stocking to capture lint.

And your attic insulation and the mold that develops will thank you.

Not in Utah... 😛

 

[Baked]

Do you let your car idle in the garage w/ all the doors closed too?

 

[sao123]

Originally posted by: tw1164
Isn't it against building code, fire hazard or something.

only if its a GAS dryer.



To vent your indoor electric dryer, Youll need one of these.
u just have to make sure to keep the trap partially filled with water, and empties of lint at all times. otherwise, youll have a total and complete mess.

 

[HannibalX]

Seems like a terrible idea.

 

[sdifox]

op what kind of central heating do you have? If forced air, you might want to get a heat exchanger if you want to save some energy.

 

[hanoverphist]

Originally posted by: dullard

Originally posted by: hanoverphist
why would you want to purposely fill your attic space with wet, hot air? vent that shit outside.

Well, in the winter people pay hundreds or thousands of dollars to heat their air, then add all kinds of equipment to make it more humid. Keeping the drier vent air is a solution. In the summer though, I'd want that vented fully outside.

ah, in az my heating bill never pops over 110 a month. and thats with the rest of the electric stuff im constantly using as well.

i still wouldnt vent to the attic tho, id try to find some way to filter and reuse it inside the house.

 

[techs]

Originally posted by: iFX
Seems like a terrible idea.

Actually if you solve the particle problem it sounds like a good idea in a cold weather climate.

 

[DeadByDawn]

Don't vent it in the attic! :Q

 

[Capt Caveman]

Originally posted by: techs

Originally posted by: iFX
Seems like a terrible idea.

Actually if you solve the particle problem it sounds like a good idea in a cold weather climate.

Not in an attic.

 

[Allanv]

buy a condensing dryer problem solved, i have one hooked up under the stairs no damn pipes out of the wall for me.

 

[rudeguy]

Originally posted by: Capt Caveman

Originally posted by: techs

Originally posted by: iFX
Seems like a terrible idea.

Actually if you solve the particle problem it sounds like a good idea in a cold weather climate.

Not in an attic.

I figured the attic because it was closer than the old vent location. If I can just use one of the dealies linked to here, all the better.

It wouldn't be a huge deal to use the old vent location, just a mild PITA. I think I will give one of those indoor vents a go for now. I can always change it up later on.

 

[Fritzo]

Yep, we had one at our old house. Helped heat the basement. It actually worked pretty well. Just had to clean the lint trap after each load.