Does my dryer need a vent?

Question

I have a dryer with an outlet on the back, there was a hose that connected from the back of the dryer to the floor that routed that air outside. However, it has came off and I can NOT get it back on. I went to a hardware store to get a new hose and clamps, and can not get them securely on. Would it hurt to dry clothes for the next 2 days without a hose properly attached? By then, my husband can come home and properly attach it and have it properly ventilated.

Please advise.

Answer 1

Oh my gosh listen so these people.  It’s not going to be the end of the world I promise you.  I have a hard time getting those d**n hose clamps on myself.  And my wife seems to be a look at it and figure it can wait until I get home kind of repair person.  In my case, it stayed off for 6 months while I was deployed.  I came home on leave and bam!  It was fixed.  You’ll get a little lint on the floor.  That’s it.  If you feel so inclined then pull it away form the wall a bit.  But it will be fine, trust me.  Good luck and maybe give your husband a thank you kiss when he’s done.  We enjoy that kind of stuff.

Answer 2

I would say if you open a window to let out the dampness if any.  Even if you had a piece of string or a tie wrap or anything would be good to secure that temporarily. Old panty hose anything

Answer 3

is your dryer gas or electric if it is gas do not use it until it is vented !!!! carbon monoxide from it will kill you if it is electric you can but you will be putting tons of mosture in your house which will make it hotter plus cause mold i would take your wet clothes to a laundry mat and dry them there

Answer 4

as long as you don't have hardwood floors they can be affected by small amounts of moisture otherwise it will increase the humidity in you house here in the dessert its helpful. Maybe pull the dryer away from the wall a bit for good circulation

Answer 5

Yes, it needs to be vented.  Have you thought about a rigid dryer vent?  Those flexible hose things with the clamps on are horrible to try to get on!  I got mine at the local building supply store.  They are adjustable for height and MUCH easier to install!  Supposedly, rigid is supposed to be better anyhow, the lint doesn't get trapped in the grooves.  

I just put the bottom fitting (slide on) on my dryer (fits tightly) and pushed the dryer back to where it belonged then put the top fitting on the vent to the outside and that was it.  Since it's rigid, it pretty much stays where you put it until you get the other end on.  It might have taken me a whole 2 min to install!

Answer 6

drama  drama drama....

it will be fine .. .they can run with out a vent short term



   all it does is take out the lint , from the dryer

Answer 7

It's no problem at all to run the dryer with the hose not attached to a vent that allows the warm moist air to go outside.  

Put a "knee high" or one of the legs torn off a pair of pantyhose over the end of the hose to trap the lint.  

I used to do this all the time in Calgary, Alberta and was thankful for the added humidity in the house.  I wouldn't DREAM of doing it in Toronto, Ontario where it is humid enough in a non-airconditioned house already.

Answer 8

its not good to have it running in your house because for one, lint can pass the lint trap and get all over your floor or wherever the vent is placed and two its a fire hazard, all of that heat focused on one spot for a period of time could possibly cause something to catch on fire but if you have to wait do it just be carefull

Answer 9

It ought to be OK for a couple of days.  Open a window nearby while you run the machine to let some of the humidity out.

Also, be aware of what the hose is blowing on, as it will be warm and contain a lot of moisture.

Answer 10

You should be okay for a couple of days, but PLEASE get it fixed as soon as you can!!

All the water on your wet  clothes will be getting blown into your living space, so any of the problems that come with moisture - mold, rot - will be exacerbated by that new source of moisture. Again, for a couple of days, it should be okay, but do take care of it immediately.

Also, you're blowing all that lint into your home, which will make for more dust in your home.

Maybe you run it with the windows open? and keep an eye on the back of the dryer to make sure nothing is getting over-heated by the hot air blowing out the back. If there is collected lint there and/or flammable materials back there, you could have a potential fire situation.

It *should* be okay, but there's always that outside chance, so please take care of it as soon as possible.

Answer 11

for a few days you should be ok.  my parents didn't have theirs vent for 20 years.  (It was in a big room and we were allways cleaning the mold)