My gas dryer is located outside iin an open laundry area with a shed roof over it ( 10 ' high). I know these say elec only but is that to to prevent gas fumes inside? Would this work in a a well ventilated area on a gas dryer? I am just tired of the...
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.
1650603
definitely more than a dryer and you won't get the heat you may get from a dryer if you use the dryer exhaust for heat.... i bought that piece for my garage but is not effective, in winter time at least....
1840419
I asked this question over and over before I bought mine. Finally I took the plunge and here's what I know. I have great luck venting the dryer into the little venting attachment that's only about $8 or something. I thought it would create way too much humidity in my little cabin. Not so. I was running it during the hottest, most humid months of last summer with no problem. I ALSO have the same dryer in my apartment (I live in a different place in the winter. Why? Have you every been in northern Wisconsin in the winter? HAHA) and I don't vent it. It does create some humidity, but it's fine with me. I guess I wouldn't put it right next to Grandma's 150-year-old antique buffet, lest it makes it fall apart. I absolutely love my Sonya dryers. Highly recommended.
1915412
This is not designed to be used in a enclosed space as it is not properly vented and this particular unit can not be altered to vent outside (the coils that are being heated from below are completely open to the top). Carbon monoxide poisoning may result. However - if the space is open vented above and below there would be negligible trace amounts of carbon monoxide present. This is considered to be an outdoor unit, can not be installed over vinyl siding. The next couple of units sold by Eccotemp have a vent tube that can be configured to vent out of the wall with proper installation. They also heat the water better for larger uses other than just a shower. Please check the manufacturers specs and installation instructions before purchasing for your individual needs.
1744694
No. You do not want to trap air from a gas heater. Carbon monoxide gas is dangerous.
1328770
I use mine outdoors. That requires no venting. You can use it indoors, however, you must duct away the gas exhaust which is hot and contains whatever chemicals result from the combustion = probably CO2. So-you need some sort of insulated flue system like you would with a gas stove. You can download the owner's manual which describes how to do an indoor installation. Outdoors is so much less hassle.
189511
It can be near gas appliances as long as they dont leak gas...... ours is sensative. It will even go off if we use some body spray cologne near it. .... body spray has flamable gasses as propellant.
1380641
I do not see why not. The sun room would get really hot though. If you have a window I would leave it cracked a little, just in case. The owners manual is on line. I would check to see if the exhaust is something other than hot air and water. When I am outside I do not smell anything. It is almost like exhaust from a dryer. Hot moist air.
1671329
It is required to be OUTSIDE. The Exhaust from natural gas is pretty clean, yet toxic and being so cleaned you won't noticed you are being poisoned. KEEP IT OUTSIDE. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD IT BE IN A GARAGE. I am not yelling, I am just making sure you get it.The plastic is pretty durable, but if you want to extend its life, put a vinyl fence around it for shade. Just make sure to leave enough space to breath and exhaust as well as to do maintenance. Also make sure you instal it with plenty of clearance from the house. At least 3 ft, but check the local code.
2120013
If you do not have an outside vent as I do not you will need about an 8 ft., flexible, dryer duct vent. Hook it up to the back of the dryer and bring it up and over the top or around the side of the dryer. I put mine on top the the dryer and it works great. You could put it on the floor but FYI = there will be wet condensation from the warm dryer air on the floor. Don't want anyone to slip and fall.
1277438
I am not sure what that question means. I have a large house with an addition but I have to shut off the electric heat in the addition. I have a 200amp breaker box with a 100 amp linked service in my addition. One of my water heaters is gas but the other is electric. I shut off the electric unit while using the generator. You have to be careful as some devices use strange amounts of electricity while starting up. I would not run my washer and dryer during this type of event. This unit has plenty of power but you a good electrician to tell you if you can run business as usual with this unit. I purchased this unit because it has a 50amp plug. Most units only have 30amp plugs. good luck.
90897
I'm in a Florida condo and due to accessibility mine is mounted at least 20 feet from the dryer vent and no problems. My dryer booster is within a long horizontal run. Good luck!
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.
437543
We have only used it outside at a ballgame, we put up a canopy and then put up a tarp around 3 sides. We have never smelled gas.I didn't really think you were suppose to use the heaters inside.
1082891
I would advise against it. The whole unit should be protected from exposure to water, snow...precipitation in general. Your best bet would be a "doghouse" type enclosure or lean-to that would allow it to breathe and vent exhaust, and keep it dry. There are several folks that have done this with other types of generators that they want to use in snowstorms, etc., without destroying the unit or subjecting the residence to carbon monoxide or fire danger. Google or youtube search "generator enclosure".
1019210
That would depend on whether you like warm moist air in the room where your dryer is located. I live in the southeast and we have enough humidity this time of year and beyond that I don't want any more steamy air in my room. I open the window just enough for the venting hose to rest between the sill and the bottom of the open window. I put an old large beach towel next to the venting hose to keep hot air from getting inside. I would also expect that, over time, you might get some mildew if you don't vent at all. I do not like the tub vent kit since it's difficult for my arthritic hands to put the top and bottom together. There's definite room for improvement here, Panda!
1979857
Same reason you don't want to leave your car running in the garage or use a propane heater inside the house. . . CO (carbon MONoxide) builds up and can kill you. You're not just venting hot air. With a gas dryer, you're venting the "exhaust" left over from burning gas.