least leaky dryer vent?

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Anyone have any suggestions for the least leaky (air-wise) dryer vent? What I've read is that the 'flying shuttle' type is the best option out there:

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I bought one of these years ago and the thing fell apart within a year or two. And despite there being many sellers and 'brands' it looks like they might all be made by the same place. I also recall it was still drafty in the laundry room.

There's also the louvered kind, although they seem very flimsy too and I can imagine the wind blowing those open easy.

Any suggestions? My dryer vent exit is about 2' above the ground.

thanks

WW · Accepted Answer

>I have been using one of the one shown. Several years now. No problems. WW

HeyBub · Answer

>I don't understand how a leaky dryer vent could contribute to a drafty dryer room. Maybe if you left the door to the dryer open...

ben · Answer

did you paint yours?  i have read that painting them will keep the UVrays from the sun from breaking down the plastic.  the plastic coverof mine cracked within a year or two.

jeff_wisnia · Answer

C'mon HeyBub...There has to be a path through which air can get into the dryer (with the door closed) in order for it to be blown out the vent, doesn't there?That path, if the dryer vent doesn't act like a perfect check valve, will let outside air blow through it in reverse when the dryer's not running, whether the dryer door is open or not.Jeff

HeyBub · Answer

>>>Ah! You're right. What was I thinking?I often use the dryer as a source of heat/humidity in the winter-time via an exhaust diverter.

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