Tumble drier issues.

Zola.

I have a tumble drier in the garage that's on the ground, the coiled plastic pipe from the back of the machine goes up and out the window, which is approx 3 feet above ground.

I have had it on pretty steady over the weekend, 3 or 4 loads... I noticed water was gathering at the bottom of the pipe and wasn't carrying up and out the pipe through the window.

I took the pipe off and tilted the machine back, which emptied out a fair bit of water..... I'm guessing having the pipe going upwards isnt very smart!

Should I bore a circular hole out the back of the garage, or is there likely to be a problem which the machine?

JohnB47

Zola. wrote: »

I have a tumble drier in the garage that's on the ground, the coiled plastic pipe from the back of the machine goes up and out the window, which is approx 3 feet above ground.

I have had it on pretty steady over the weekend, 3 or 4 loads... I noticed water was gathering at the bottom of the pipe and wasn't carrying up and out the pipe through the window.

I took the pipe off and tilted the machine back, which emptied out a fair bit of water..... I'm guessing having the pipe going upwards isnt very smart!

Should I bore a circular hole out the back of the garage, or is there likely to be a problem which the machine?

I pretty sure that the vent pipe on these machines should be taken out level, rather than up. It seems likely that the water is simply the warm moist air condensing on the inside of the vent pipe, perhaps because your garage is fairly cold.


What does your manual say about positioning/routing of the vent pipe? A hole level with the outlet of the machine should sort it but knocking a brick out and re mortaring might be simpler/cheaper than drilling a hole.

Zola.

No manual or anything, it was left here for us, we just bought the house last year.

The garage is fairly old and could do with a bit of repointing, hope I dont end up doing damage !

I need to protect it somehow so that mice etc dont end up living in there!

JohnB47

Zola. wrote: »

No manual or anything, it was left here for us, we just bought the house last year.

The garage is fairly old and could do with a bit of repointing, hope I dont end up doing damage !

I need to protect it somehow so that mice etc dont end up living in there!

You can usually find manuals on-line, if you want to try that. Others might simply confirm that the vent pipes should always be routed horizontally, which is what I think.

Zola.

Yeah it makes sense, I will see about giving it all a good clean and then boring a hole out of the garage for the air to go out horizontally.

I will need to attach wire gauze or something to keep the mice out.

EssexExile

Do you mind the garage floor getting a little wet? Poke a small hole in the lowest point of the vent pipe to let the water out, it won't be much, as others have said it's only condensation.

Zola.

With the cold nights being steady all that condensation will lead to mould etc wont it? When the hot air hits a cold surface etc.

Would rather not have water over the floor to be honest haha

ytfcmad

JohnB47 wrote: »

You can usually find manuals on-line, if you want to try that. Others might simply confirm that the vent pipes should always be routed horizontally, which is what I think.

We have the same thing happen every winter (Drier in the garage) when it gets cold, as said its condensation. Not a problem just drain the pipe every now and then.

getmore4less

Zola. wrote: »

With the cold nights being steady all that condensation will lead to mould etc wont it? When the hot air hits a cold surface etc.

Would rather not have water over the floor to be honest haha

stick a bowl under the hole.

Zola.

Its hot air that comes out first and foremost, no? Only turns to water when it hits a cold surface.

I cleaned the filter last night, absolutely full of fluff! Everyone should check their own for their safety!

ROY47

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