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[AngryHobbit]

The saga continues - washer works fine, but now the dryer doesn't want to dry. All symptoms indicate an issue with the vent. Didn't have time to do anything about it this morning. Will have to pull on my jeans and get behind it after I get home tonight. Will also have to go out and check the vent cover on the other side - make sure the wildlife didn't decide to take up residence there.

 

[Steve]

The saga continues - washer works fine, but now the dryer doesn't want to dry. All symptoms indicate an issue with the vent. Didn't have time to do anything about it this morning. Will have to pull on my jeans and get behind it after I get home tonight. Will also have to go out and check the vent cover on the other side - make sure the wildlife didn't decide to take up residence there.

Sounds like fun.

 

[AngryHobbit]

Sounds like fun.

Yes, it is so much fun I would absolutely love to share it with someone else. In fact, I would gladly let them experience it in my place. Because I am generous like that.

 

[AngryHobbit]

The clogged dryer exhaust hose was indeed the culprit. I'll need to pop over to Lowe's and get another hose - because this one was too short, plus it got all torn up what with me having to slide the dryer out. Anyone has any suggestions about easier ways of installing the exhaust hose without constantly tearing pieces off the edges?

 

[pdg]

The clogged dryer exhaust hose was indeed the culprit. I'll need to pop over to Lowe's and get another hose - because this one was too short, plus it got all torn up what with me having to slide the dryer out. Anyone has any suggestions about easier ways of installing the exhaust hose without constantly tearing pieces off the edges?

Use a convoluted hose spigot?

 

[pdg]

In other news, I'm getting old.

All I did was shift about 3 tonnes of topsoil by hand twice (OK, I used a shovel - into trailer, drive home, out of trailer into wheelbarrow, 150yds down the garden, repeat).

Then went to tkd class.

Then to the following kickboxing class.

Now I feel somewhat fatigued.

 

[AngryHobbit]

Use a convoluted hose spigot?

I might do that.

 

[AngryHobbit]

In other news, I'm getting old.

All I did was shift about 3 tonnes of topsoil by hand twice (OK, I used a shovel - into trailer, drive home, out of trailer into wheelbarrow, 150yds down the garden, repeat).

Then went to tkd class.

Then to the following kickboxing class.

Now I feel somewhat fatigued.

Just a wee bit? Do you need a fainting couch?

 

[pdg]

I might do that.

Or get a condensing dryer so you don't need a hose at all - just empty the condensate collector when the light comes on

 

[pdg]

Just a wee bit? Do you need a fainting couch?

I would quite honestly adore one.

Plus a buxom wench to position the couch to catch me.

 

[AngryHobbit]

Or get a condensing dryer so you don't need a hose at all - just empty the condensate collector when the light comes on

Sure, would love one - feel free to ship me one.

 

[AngryHobbit]

I would quite honestly adore one.

Plus a buxom wench to position the couch to catch me.

 

[Steve]

The clogged dryer exhaust hose was indeed the culprit. I'll need to pop over to Lowe's and get another hose - because this one was too short, plus it got all torn up what with me having to slide the dryer out. Anyone has any suggestions about easier ways of installing the exhaust hose without constantly tearing pieces off the edges?

My advice is be careful and don't tear it.

And Empty your lint trap every time! Sheesh.

Seriously though, I'm glad you are addressing this. Can cause a fire if not addressed. When was the last time you cleaned the vent from your dryer to outside? Worth doing once a year or so.

 

[Steve]

Or get a condensing dryer so you don't need a hose at all - just empty the condensate collector when the light comes on

Withcraft!!

Okay maybe not but I've never heard of this. What a great idea. Not common around here...

 

[_Simon_]

The clogged dryer exhaust hose was indeed the culprit. I'll need to pop over to Lowe's and get another hose - because this one was too short, plus it got all torn up what with me having to slide the dryer out. Anyone has any suggestions about easier ways of installing the exhaust hose without constantly tearing pieces off the edges?

I have no suggestions, apart from you could totally publish a book on this too, but like, the washer can be the "mighty dragon", and the dryer is the "disenchanted wizard"

 

[_Simon_]

In other news, I'm getting old.

All I did was shift about 3 tonnes of topsoil by hand twice (OK, I used a shovel - into trailer, drive home, out of trailer into wheelbarrow, 150yds down the garden, repeat).

Then went to tkd class.

Then to the following kickboxing class.

Now I feel somewhat fatigued.

And...... I would probably be in a COMA after this, so I think you're doin' a'ight

 

[jks9199]

The clogged dryer exhaust hose was indeed the culprit. I'll need to pop over to Lowe's and get another hose - because this one was too short, plus it got all torn up what with me having to slide the dryer out. Anyone has any suggestions about easier ways of installing the exhaust hose without constantly tearing pieces off the edges?

I'd have to see how it's set up. You shouldn't have to mess with it much...

 

[jks9199]

My advice is be careful and don't tear it.

And Empty your lint trap every time! Sheesh.

Seriously though, I'm glad you are addressing this. Can cause a fire if not addressed. When was the last time you cleaned the vent from your dryer to outside? Worth doing once a year or so.

Not a bad idea to open the dryer up and vacuum it at least once a year, too... there's a lot of lint that manages to get out of the drum without going through the filter.

 

[Xue Sheng]

All day long today people had silly PC issues....changed the language in word for German....computer not working.....but if you turn the monitor on...well......why can't I install this....does the word "RIGHTS" mean anything to you....my personal printer stoppped working..... so tell me WHY you unplugged the USB cable.... our printer has not worked all week...why hasn't someone fixed it...did you tell anyone before today...no...ok...I'll put in a new print cartridge......and now it is apparently Mrs Xue's turn.... the wireless mouse was not working...... but if you put the dongle in it works just fine

 

[AngryHobbit]

I'd have to see how it's set up. You shouldn't have to mess with it much...

The biggest problem is - our exhaust hole in the wall is high up (we are on the slope and a hole level with the dryer exhaust would have been in the soil). So it takes some finaggling.