has anyone installed it specifically to prevent mice from coming into dryer vent? if so did it work for that? thank you,
1550564
Don't know about "specifically" but I don't see how mice could get into the vent when the dryer is off. When the dryer is running there is a "gap" but there's also the "wind" coming thru the vent so I wouldn't think mice would climb into the hot wind.
2120016
I placed it directly above the dryer unit connected by a flexible tube from the base of the dryer. It's a little awkward because the vent tube comes from the top of this trap, but it's not bad. I fastened it to the wall with screws.
103937
It seems to work as well as any comparable vent cover. The louvers hang vertically when no air is being forced out from the dryer, which prevents back flow.
1965097
I am using this on a Maytag with a center vent. I had to trim the unit down to fit the needed 18 inches of space to cover. Once you trim the unit, I recommend using aluminum tape to seal the edges and side seams. Since I have installed this device, I have had no issues with my dryer taking too long to dry clothes.
908922
From my understanding, this "vibrates" the wires inside the wall to work. It didn't bother any of our pets. If you have mice in the home already when you plug in, you will need to catch them. They won't go back into the walls.
735852
Call the company and ask them to send you the instructions for testing. However, when I spoke with them, they mentioned that a very fast mouse might be able to get in an out with the bait before the sensor went off. Also if the unit is dirty or a rat has very long nails (to keep the flesh from contacting the electrical plate), it might also be able to get in and out. The solution to that, they suggested, was to put a wet cloth or paper towel just outside the opening. The wet feet will make better contact with the electrical plates. (They can also send you instructions for cleaning the plates, just in case that's the problem.)
1143576
Well, it did not happen with me. The mice vanished when I plugged the units in the wall socket. That was four months ago, and they never came back despite the ferocious winter. I find these devices to be excellent. Our home has wooden floors, vaulted ceiling, ceiling is wood. The ultra sounds bounce all over the place.
2120014
Mine is in our summer house. Space is tighter in a condominium. Is there space on the floor to one side or the other of the dryer to place the lint trap? That would work, if you have those few inches.
42304
This type works wonderfully for us. Our Dryer vented into the garage so we had dryer lint issues all the time. Now we don't. We have not noticed any change in the time or efficence of the dryer. This is a simple screen filter system so there is not back pressure of restrictions of the airflow.
996189
Dust no, humidity if you don't have a window close to your dryer it could be a problem.... My dryer sits next to a window, so I have that window open everytime I am using it..... It works like a charm.....
178963
I used this product to keep mice from coming in around the window frames of our lake home. Worked great & totally effective. After using this product I trapped the mice in the cabin and have not had any more in almost 3 years. Don't know about using around heat & food
1889774
No knock on this product, it does as good a job as any, but any dryer being vented inside creates a lot of temporary moisture. I actually crack a window, when my dryer is in use. It also creates a lot of extra work dusting your home.... lots of fine particles in the air that settle on everything. Again, I've had this product for 2 years and it does a better job than others I've tried, but the whole concept of indoor venting is very flawed.
820120
On mine the clips were very stiff and held onto the vent quite well, for a couple of weeks anyway. You have to spread the clip so that they grasp one of your horizontal vent rows. Make sure the end of the clips are allowed to close around the back of the vent row. Mine worked great, until it broke after only a couple of weeks of weeks of use.
341492
Sorry, I have never had mice to deal with. I know this system keeps roaches away, if you have your home exterminated well first. Then install the Pest Offense, this method works for roaches.
1609585
As far as I can tell, it repels nothing. I bought two. One I mounted under the hood. After two weeks they (mice) built a nest on top of it. They other I put in the cab. Rodent droppings persist. SAVE your money
757379
I keep one in the garage and we haven't had trouble with mice in our vette since. My dogs sleep in the garage and they act as if it isn't even there.
1079841
My ductwork is inside the wall with the only thing visible the cover to remove and clean the filter. It is a neat application. I am surprised at the amount of lint this collects that is discharged from the dryer. It is great.