Can this be used for venting a gas dryer? HEARTLAND 21000 Dryer Vent Closure Is anyone using this on a gas (propane) dryer?
930429
We have been using it with our gas dryer for almost a year now. No problems. Just needs to be de-linted once in a while. Like maybe once a year. And that is not a big job. Just take the cap off and wipe with a microfiber cloth, replace cap. No biggie. Awesome product!
1979860
Strange people say you can't use this on a gas dryer vented into the house. I guess putting your turkey in a natural gas or propane oven for 3.5 hours doesn't do the same thing? Ovens are not vented to the outside either. Brother-in-law has theirs vented for years into the laundry room with a Carbon Dioxide and Carbon Monoxide tester and they have never gone off. Just don't do 10 loads of laundry in a row, or keep the door closed to the laundry room.
612241
A gas dryer vents combustion by-products through the exhaust vent. If you use this with a gas dryer, you will be venting those poisonous gases into your laundry room and home.
280737
My use was for a natural gas wall heater. I have no expirience with propane and how their thermo-couplings work. I do believe they would function in a similar manner.
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.
983278
Yes, in this kit the instructions list clearly which orifice can be used by type of gas. here is a link to the instructions that come with the kit: www.scribd.com/doc/126214047/GRLP3-LP-Conversion-Kit-Instructions Notice on page 4, Burner style #2, the Natural Gas orifices have larger holes/openings than the LP orifices. Sometimes, as in my stove, I was able to us my small Natural Gas adapter as my Large/higher-output LP adapter i.e. 1.07 from Natural Gas in place of my 1.09 on my LP - renders a BTU rating of the almost the same. Hope this helps.
91990
in my house i ran the vent threw the floor--however this my not be possible to do in every case--i would suggest going to hardware store and getting enough flexible dryer hose to reach the nearest window--hope this might help
1536394
no. this is designed for propane only. At least that is what the manual said.
1856644
I am familiar with two vent flappers. One is in the Panasonic unit, the other is a "clothes dryer" type at the exit through the wall or roof. Both types depend on gravity to close them. Be sure both flappers are installed correctly for the gravity assist. My guess is the primary problem is the "outside" vent flapper. Try another type of "dryer " vent. If that doesn't work try a baffle around the vent to disturb the air flow. When we get the strong Santa Ana winds here in Southern California, I can hear the wind slightly when standing under the unit even though the vent pipe run is about 12 feet from the unit to the outside vent. I do not get any "blowback" in air through the unit, nor does the flap in the unit "flap" open and closed with the strong winds. If your flappers are installed properly to take advantage of gravity, then a baffle around the outside vent to disturb the airflow may be your best bet.
182032
I read the manual, and definitely NO!!! The danger is that the reduced air flow with two griddles installed may cause the burner to go out, but since gas is still being fed it may reignite and actually explode!!!!!
51031
Sorry for the dely in responding. No, I would not use any natural gas, propane, kerosene or other open flame type heater in a tent. The open flames burn up the oxygen in the air and emit carbon monoxide which is deadly in a closed space.
2062077
Can't say yes with complete certainty. My dryer vent goes up through the roof and has 2 fairly sharp turns and the rods on this device were able to get through the turns with only a little effort and did a very good job cleaning.
649483
So, the other answers are correct. It's about an inch in diameter. I have the LG washer/dryer that stack. The hose is too thick to fit into dryer vent. I'm thinking of going to the hardware store and getting a narrower hose to duct tape to this. I've only used it once and, based on the problem I had, I found the brush equally effective. I do know that Consumers rated it well. they must not have tried it in my type of situation.
2170970
Certainly. I got it because dryer vent exited into the garage and over the years I had accumulated about 1/4 inch of lent near the exit. This lint trap from Fantech has successfully captured most of the lint which escaped from my dryer. There still very fine lint which is not trapped. I know because I attached an old nylon hose from my wife to the vent exit. It was very minor. You will also need to use some foam backed strips to seal around the door flange.
857692
Not sure what model that is but should work. I have a propane model and had trouble get the temp low enough. It could require a piece of sheet metal for the bottom to reduce air drafts. Hope this helps!
447729
I don't see any reason why it would work differently for a gas dryer than an electric dryer. To be 100% sure, you might call the company and ask them.
127029
This gas is specifically for those stoves that require Butane/Propane mixed gas. It is a bit too expensive for general use, rather than pure propane which is much cheaper. IIRC the thread is proprietary to Butane/Propane stoves only. So the manufacturer is not the issue, the type of gas required is.