Guys, having a problem deciding on whether it is ok to use an under the eave vent for my gas dryer. Problem is that it is a second floor location and substantial work to locate anywhere else. I have continuous soffit vent now and know that there may be a problem of the hot air blowing back into the attic. My attic is vented. will it cause a major problem for me or am I just over cautious. Thanks, Steve
A lot of people do it, but frankly I would not. Go up through the attic and use a roof vent.
How far below the soffit will it be? A weather vent deflecting the outlet down away from the soffit and if you wanted you could put a deflector around it or even close a small section of the soffit vent. Unless you're blowing it all up there, I doubt you would have a detectable temperature rise. What's more problematic imo would possibly be lint collection/buildup over a long period of time.
thanks guys, my preference is to vent through roof but a lot of things interfering with that way. The soffit is a first floor one that is about
8' from grade. I was planning to use a plastic vent that would be flush with the eaves that could be easily cleaned.HomeOwnersHub website is not affiliated with any of the manufacturers or service providers discussed here. All logos and trade names are the property of their respective owners.