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 Have
you ever noticed your clothes dryer feeling warm in the summer and cold in the
winter? If so, your dryer's vent pipe is likely not sealing properly, and
you are wasting energy as outside air leaks into your home. To prevent this, you should consider installing a
dryer vent closure.
One that we particularly like is the HEARTLAND 21000 Dryer Vent Closure .
The Heartland 21000 is a good buy for under $13. Installing this type of
tight-sealing dryer vent can save you up to 1% on your home's energy bill or $14 annually.
So this is an investment that can pay for itself in just one year.
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This easy-to-install vent lets your dryer's hot air
exhaust escape when the dryer is operating, and uses gravity to seal it tight
to keep outside air from leaking into your home when the dryer is not
operating. The way this vent closure works is that inside the cylinder part, there is a
plastic cup-like apparatus that rises when hot air is flowing out of your
dryer. And then when the flow of hot air stops, the cup floats back creating a
nice seal which prevents outside air infiltration. And further, it tighly
blocks the path for
insects or pests which might try to crawl in.
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 When
you install the dryer vent closure, you will want to be sure to installed absolutely
vertical, otherwise it may not work properly. Also you may want to paint your
vent closure as ultraviolet light from the sun can damage the unprotected
plastic.
The Heartland 21000 dryer vent closure is simple and effective, but it does require
some maintenance from
time to time. You will need to remove the vent lid periodically to clean out any
lint built-up, especially as it may affect the free movement of the floating
cup.
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