Here's a question for the group: Is it necessary to have some sort of air inlet for a laundry room, to let air in for an electric dryer?
I have a small laundry room on the main floor of my house. I notice that when the dryer is running, and I leave the door ajar, the door is pulled into the room by the air being drawn into the dryer. It dawned on me that a clothes dryer is basically a big air pump...
Is it OK to close the door? There is a 1-inch gap under the door, but does this compromise the efficiency of the dryer? My wife doesn't like to leave the door open, due to our dog getting into the room (and the noise).
If we need more air flow, any creative thoughts, other than putting a grill on the door? Don't want to do that since it's right in our main hallway. Could I open up a small air vent into the ajoining closet?
Or not worry about this?
Thanks!
I have a small laundry room on the main floor of my house. I notice that when the dryer is running, and I leave the door ajar, the door is pulled into the room by the air being drawn into the dryer. It dawned on me that a clothes dryer is basically a big air pump...
Is it OK to close the door? There is a 1-inch gap under the door, but does this compromise the efficiency of the dryer? My wife doesn't like to leave the door open, due to our dog getting into the room (and the noise).
If we need more air flow, any creative thoughts, other than putting a grill on the door? Don't want to do that since it's right in our main hallway. Could I open up a small air vent into the ajoining closet?
Or not worry about this?
Thanks!