skip to main content

dryer vent

18 years ago

We get chipmunks in the dryer vent pipe - they have to get in from the outside, and the smell lets us know one has died in there. Is there a critter proof dryer vent (thru the basement wall to the outside) that we can install? A screen would just fill up with lint......

Sort by:Oldest

Comments (3)

deedlesmom
18 years ago
Our dryer vent came with a plastic door that just pops out to clean. The holes in the door are big enough that lint can get out but critters can't get in.
Sheree
marciagaye
18 years ago
Our vent has louvers. They stay closed except when the dryer is running and then the air forces them open.
Related Professionals
Ashland General Contractors · Frisco General Contractors · Rockford General Contractors · Duluth General Contractors · Edison General Contractors · Burlington General Contractors · Baton Rouge Basement Remodeling · Merced Basement Remodeling · Great Falls Basement Remodeling · Albany Bathroom Remodelers · Georgetown Bathroom Remodelers · McAllen Bathroom Remodelers · Elgin Bathroom Remodelers · Leominster Bathroom Remodelers · Odessa Bathroom Remodelers
etznab
18 years ago
Home depot sells a "cage" that goes over your existing vent on the outside of the house, no need to change any of your existing pipes or vent. Not sure what it's called but it's with all the other dryer vents.

Related Stories

REMODELING GUIDES Contractor Tips: Advice for Laundry Room Design

By Buckminster Green LLC

Thinking ahead when installing or moving a washer and dryer can prevent frustration and damage down the road

LAUNDRY ROOMS A Kitchen Laundry Cabinet Full of Surprises

By Mitchell Parker

A little DIY spirit allowed this homeowner to add a washer, dryer, kitchen countertop and dining table all in one

LAUNDRY ROOMS Laundry Makes a Clean Break With Its Own Room

Laundry rooms are often a luxury nowadays, but a washer-dryer nook in a kitchen, office or hallway will help you sort things out

KITCHEN DESIGN A Cook’s 6 Tips for Buying Kitchen Appliances

By Christine Tusher

An avid home chef answers tricky questions about choosing the right oven, stovetop, vent hood and more

LAUNDRY ROOMS The Cure for Houzz Envy: Laundry Room Touches Anyone Can Do

By Becky Harris

Make fluffing and folding more enjoyable by borrowing these ideas from beautifully designed laundry rooms

LAUNDRY ROOMS Houzz Call: Show Us Your Wonderfully Efficient Laundry Room

By Mitchell Parker

Got a drying rack, a folding table or clever storage in your laundry room? We want to see it!

MOST POPULAR 10 Smart Ideas for Your Laundry Room Remodel

By Karen Egly-Thompson

Make washing and drying easier and more comfortable by considering ergonomics, storage and special features

LAUNDRY ROOMS 7-Day Plan: Get a Spotless, Beautifully Organized Laundry Room

By Laura Gaskill

Get your laundry area in shape to make washday more pleasant and convenient

LAUNDRY ROOMS Key Measurements for a Dream Laundry Room

By Steven Corley Randel, Architect

Get the layout dimensions that will help you wash and fold — and maybe do much more — comfortably and efficiently

LAUNDRY ROOMS New This Week: 3 Eye-Catching Laundry Rooms

By Mitchell Parker

Just because you have high-tech appliances doesn’t mean your laundry room has to look like something from outer space

Sponsored

J.Holderby - Renovations

4 Reviews

Franklin County's Leading General Contractors - 2X Best of Houzz!

More Discussions

Quartz Backsplash Help

8

help with floor staining

3

Ugliest house ever, how do I make it more appealing?

33

Hallway ceiling moldy

5

Tell me honestly if you think this quartzite seam is fixable!

15