I am your typical user that has a lot of what your reviews are commenting about with poor dryer venting. My BIG question is that my venting line is 3
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Not certain this item is good for your application. Try to see if Fantech has a fan that has a three inch opening. Also, measure your vent length to determine if this model is the right one for your application. Finally, you may be able to change the vent size. If not there is an adapter piece that fits onto the three inch vent to adapt the opening to accept a four inch vent pipe. Obviously you have several choices ahead of you, good luck.
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Three inches is too small to properly vent a dryer. Upgrade to a 4" and see if that solves your problem. If not, the Fantech unit works beautifully with a 4-inch line and is easy to install if one has some skills.
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This fan will work with a 3" vent, if size adapted to the 4" inlet/outlet of the fan unit. The velocity may be considered excessive and will create some noise. I recommend replacing your existing vent line to 4" and using the booster fan.
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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.
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I've found an article on the topic of dryer vent length: http://www.appliance411.com/faq/dryer-vent-length.shtml It seems flexible tubes aren't good for long distances and you should think about getting a rigid vent instead.
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Good Evening, Thanks for your interest. 8" vents are recommended, 8" ducting and vents. Hopefully, that assists you. Also, feel free to email us if you need equipment, nutrients, so on... We can offer you additional discounts and free shipping. Have a great day.
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I am so sorry to say this...but this is a bad product...the attachment that is suppose to hook on the vent broke on my first attempt. Good luck.
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I just purchased this based on the description that states "UL 2158A Listed And Marked. Constructed of 4 ply aluminum foil laminate that will not support combustion." According to the article referenced below ""Only flexible ductwork meeting UL 2158A can be used as dryer venting." http://homerepair.about.com/od/heatingcoolingrepair/ss/dryerventsafety_2.htm
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I used a flexible vent typically used for dryers. Not sure what size that it but pretty inexpensive.
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Not sure, but I would play it safe and just replace the dryer vent hose - probably wouldn't cost much more?
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I don't have any issues with reducing to 3 and mine direct vents out of the side of the house, but the air that comes out is strong, but no problems after 1 year of use
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i installed it and my dryer worked for about a month, just fine. then my husband was using it and said he saw sparks. and we havent used it since and i'm just going to replace it. Are the problems related? Sorry can't say. it fit fine and did heated fine also. Sorry i couldn't be be more helpful.
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I'm sorry to hear of your problems; it really doesn't seem fair. The expense of returning the thing should definitely not be yours! Dehumidifiers are uniquely problematic, it seems. Our Kenmore and Frigidaire models worked beautifully until they stopped working, and the time was pretty short. We may have better luck with the Soleus.... but as I think I mentioned in my review of it, it's because these contraptions seem to require replacement quite often that we buy relatively cheap ones. My only advice, and you may have tried it already, is to HOWL at these people, long and loud. Be a squeaky wheel. Maybe their sense of fairness will kick in. I'm sorry to hear of your problems; it really doesn't seem fair. The expense of returning the thing should definitely not be yours! Dehumidifiers are uniquely problematic, it seems. Our Kenmore and Frigidaire models worked beautifully until they stopped working, and the time was pretty short. We may have better luck with the Soleus.... but as I think I mentioned in my review of it, it's because these contraptions seem to require replacement quite often that we buy relatively cheap ones. My only advice, and you may have tried it already, is to HOWL at these people, long and loud. Be a... » Read More I'm sorry to hear of your problems; it really doesn't seem fair. The expense of returning the thing should definitely not be yours! Dehumidifiers are uniquely problematic, it seems. Our Kenmore and Frigidaire models worked beautifully until they stopped working, and the time was pretty short. We may have better luck with the Soleus.... but as I think I mentioned in my review of it, it's because these contraptions seem to require replacement quite often that we buy relatively cheap ones. My only advice, and you may have tried it already, is to HOWL at these people, long and loud. Be a squeaky wheel. Maybe their sense of fairness will kick in. « Show Less
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The unit works ok, Do have a problem with harder wood "apple wood". I feel like 7tons of preasure should have 0 problems. I am a little confused with why the manual has the vent opened while running and air in the hydraulic lines? Thought process of how hydraulics work might be wrong but I thought you didn't want air because it compresses? Also when it does start to struggle, even a little, the motor immediately dies, Is this a tunning issue or a malfunction?
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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!
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i always had same problem. this is the best, about 6 inches. smallest i've ever seen, plus the cool shot button is in front and easy to use. the 2 speeds are just right and it's light. best dryer i ever had so i bought 3 in case they quit making. you'll love it
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I recommend you get the vent kit for this dryer and it's less than $20.00. OR you can do like I did and put a panty hose on it, helps heat my house and not much noise....smells good too!! I hope this helps you...
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Did you contact the company? I know they fix their hair dryers if you send them back. Try buying a piece of screening in a hardware store and cutting it to fit the vent opening.
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I am not sure, I have also purchased this product and in my opinion it sucks. And every single person I've known to buy one breaks in the same spot yours did, including mine. I am ready for a new and different dryer!!!