Comparing The Better Vent and Heat Keeper Clothes Dryer Vents | Weekend Handy Woman

John looks at two in house venting systems of your clothes dryer. Each will allow you to vent into the house. We look at the Better Vent drying venting system and the Heat Keeper System.
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[@damagecontrol7604]

I think combining both these systems is the way to go. Connect the tee joint to dryer and filter and so you can switch between them easily

[@ewetoobblowzdogg8410]

Exactly what I thought.

[@jakejonmul]

I was just going to post the same thing.

[@rickywarner7444]

Venting hot air from the dryer was a good idea, on the surface. I've owned and used variations of the concept. The moist, steaming air in the house gets the moisture on nearly anything in sight, even in my basement, in the winter, the wetness was present. If the inside ventt is your only option, be aware of the damage caused by too much dampness, mildew and mold can and will show up eventually as well. I hope this assisted someone.

[@deyaeliza]

Thank you!

[@Zaafirah013]

So true. Thanks for the thought. Something to think about indeed .

[@ronkowaleski8537]

@@Zaafirah013 depends on here you live, here in Buffalo NY it's so dry in the winter this system works great in the months from December to March my home sucks up the moisture

[@mtnman1984]

@@ronkowaleski8537 same here in Michigan. This guy actually mentions it in the video too. We switch to the external vent when it's warmer out. I would add that you should have at least one HVAC supply vent running into the basement. We have a return as well near the laundry, which pulls the moist air into the whole house. It all works great to keep the basement warmer.

[@taylormach1699]

😊​@@mtnman1984

[@floridahound]

i've done something similar in my kennel but i like the options of these new products. it's great to add some moist heat on those chilly mornings and helps cut down the heating bill. no issues with dampness, mold or mildew as i only use it as a supplemental heat source.

[@RamanKathpalia]

Brilliant idea for winter regions. But, may not be used for gas-based dryer. It will throw Carbon monoxide [CO] generated from gas-based dryer inside the house.

[@scttiedsntknow]

I'd buy them both use the first one as a valve for the second one

[@alexb2082]

My thoughts exactly

[@pierreboyd4107]

I ended up moving everything near the window in the kitchen and venting it outside. I returned the indoor dryer vent. It did stop the lint from the air but i still had a smell from the heated detergent in the air and that caused my allergies to go crazy. I vented it outside and now all is good. I also didnt like the idea of it making the house humid.

[@edrodrigues3939]

If you're having laundry soap allergies, try switching to Amr & Hammer Sensitive Free & Clear OR ALL Free & Clear. My wife was having rashes where her clothes contacted her and the switch to unscented soap cleared it.

[@pierreboyd4107]

Its been over a year and since i vented it out the window i have had zero issues. Good idea though.. Thanks

[@IjeomaThePlantMama]

@@pierreboyd4107 did you just stick the hose out the window or did you buy some new kit to attach it to a window?

[@pierreboyd4107]

I had a piece of ply wood that i cut to the opening aize of the window and then i used spray foam to inaulate around so no air or bugs could get in. The hose runs through a hole in the wood and on the outside has the vent with the flaps. It is great. It stays closed when not in use.

[@BrettTracyRealtor]

Get a dehumidifier if your going to use this, I m having mold problems. Better Vent isn't that great or get a condenser dryer I think there called, these can create condensation on the house as well, so who knows

[@catherine8470]

I have used this better vent for two years. I have a panda spin dryer to remove most water, filters in the dryer and this to vent out. Never had water on the walls since the spin dryer step removes 98 percent of the water from laundry. I would not use the better vent without using the high speed spinner first. When I do check the better vent, there is nothing in there because the dryer's lint filters catch it all.

[@TheSamba37]

For the heat keeper, the filter should be on the center portion. The valve has a safety check on it that's directional and it doesnt work correctly if you use the filter on the straight thru.

[@Chakra_Bliss_Energy]

the filter is more durable than the seller says. All you have to do is when it is full, is take it outside and shake it off real good and it is as good as new. I have had the same filter for 6 months and no need to replace it yet, even though I bought the pack with extras to begin with because it was suggested by the sales site, but no need yet!

[@waalstudio_art]

How has the moisture been this summer? Have you had any issues?

[@Chakra_Bliss_Energy]

@@waalstudio_art That's a good question. I assume you are refering to the moisture/humidity that is put into the house because it is not vented outside. That is not too bad. I always spin the clothes on high spin to get them dry as possible and the humidity in the the laundry room is not anything that lingers or gets to bad. I leave the door open to the rest of the hosue and the vents mix it. So no, the humidity is not a problem, but of course, if it is really humid and raining outside we won't dry. Have a nice day!

[@KiwiMaker]

I like that safety vent for when the filter clogs

[@charlessmith1931]

When using that type of filter media, the white side usually goes on the upstream side and the colored side (in this case blue) goes on the downstream side.

[@lydia908]

I am concerned about excess humidity in the garage. I do not want to encounter a problem with mold or rust. Do either of these items address that issue?

[@osco4311]

I didn't see anything in the design that counteracts the humidity. This is just a slightly more expensive version of sticking old nylon hosiery at the end of the vent pipe to catch lint.

[@chevyjennings3404]

I have the heat keeper vent running into the garage area of the house. I have lint and dust everywhere no matter how clean the filters are. Also had to buy and use a small de-humidifier to keep my tools from rusting. What a mess!

[@dennisrphymurphy7929]

Great comment.... I had one of those units and quit using it. Your post is very eye-opening. I would love to recover my dryer heat. hopefully, somebody will come up with a solution.

[@danieljamar5639]

I used a similar thing to this and the place was like a rain forest

[@accidental_relevance]

My main concern would be how does it affect the performance of the clothes dryer? If there is too much restriction on the air flow the motor is going to work harder, and possible wear out sooner. And clothes may not dry properly.

[@IjeomaThePlantMama]

I think this is exactly what caused my portable electric dryer to poop out. It was working too hard

[@craigjohnson3603]

@@IjeomaThePlantMama yes, I used one years ago and when repair guy came he said it made it wear out the timer and most of the electronics I wound up replacing most everything over the next couple years!

[@RyanLackey]

I unfortunately have a washer dryer in my kitchen with no way to vent to outside (rented apartment). It's already humid and I run AC, so only the lint is the issue. I've used the bucket style and it is tolerable but not great; going to try the Better Vent because it might fit better in my space.

[@cleocleo9374]

Did you get and did it work

[@dennisrphymurphy7929]

.... and?

[@thetroll1247]

Well

[@CharlotteFairchild]

Never for gas, right? Does it cost more than the bucket?

[@BloominOnion1]

the humidity is a feature, not a drawback, if you're running this in a cold weather climate in lieu of a humidifier.

[@waalstudio_art]

I’m interested in trying this but seeing all of the comments about moisture and mold is concerning. Would placing a Damprid container in the laundry room help with this problem?

[@damagecontrol7604]

If you live in the north east I wouldn't worry about it between Dec-Mar get hydrometer and don't let the humidity get above 80.

[@dennisrphymurphy7929]

No. I'm sorry to say that, but the amount of moisture extracted from wet clothing cannot be absorbed by a Damprid.... not even 4 of them. Sorry.

[@steveb855]

Vent the first X minutes of drying time (the wettest) outside. Then vent the last (driest) part of the dry cycle indoors for the heat.

[@taylormach1699]

Thanks.

[@cadonbarton5690]

Before I ever let my dryer vent into the house, I would put a dehumidifier in my home to help get rid of that excess moisture coming from the dryer to help with drying time, and keep moisture levels low.

[@spencerwilton5831]

Cadon Barton Yeah, genius - use two appliances and twice as much energy to do the same job. Typical American response! Why not just use a condenser dryer- the heat remains in the house, the water is captured as liquid to be tipped away, and there is no issue with lint in the house because the air used for the actual drying in the drum is recirculated and never escapes into the house.

[@JennyOwnzable]

@@spencerwilton5831 what's s condenser dryer?

[@Zaafirah013]

Greta idea 💡 Thanks!

[@dennisrphymurphy7929]

@@spencerwilton5831 Great idea.... I'm gonna Google "condenser dryer" after reading your post. What have you found out about these devices? Thank you for the info.

[@lilianamurcia8111]

Can you help me? Im leaving in 7th floor apartment but I don't have space to put duct to connect the dryer with outdoor. I was using this indoor solution, but I have a lot of lint into my house and many health problems with my child. thanks in advance for your help

[@scttiedsntknow]

Liliana Murcia how about the water bucket method it basically uses water to filter the air seems like as long as you change the water every couple loads it works wonders

[@soularwave]

Is there any product to reduce the carbon monoxide released through an outside vent? Our dryer vent is too close to a bedroom window.

[@craigjohnson3603]

No, if you used these products on a gas dryer it would Kill You!

[@hbrianunderwood4946]

Only use with electric dryers

[@williamgilbert4079]

Omg John you're a DJ and a handy man?!

[@brooksmauldin8271]

handy woman.

[@djmrvip]

Just blew my mind also

[@rugershooter5268]

I use a bucket with water, cap has big hole in center for dryer vent tubing to mount to.....blowing down into bucket of water.......water catches all the nasty.......hot air then vents thru bunch of litter holes around outside of cap Water gets full of crap then dump down toilet

[@benclark6841]

The Heat Keeper you have set up wrong. The mesh goes on the front, NOT the top. That is why the flap has a spring loaded flap in the middle of it. If you have it venting indoors then the flap blocks the outside path, however should the mesh that stops the lint coming in to the house become blocked then the spring loaded flap will open and allow the air a path to escape. Setup as you have it, should the mesh sceen get blocked by too much lint the air will not be able to escape and you just created a huge fire risk as your dryer will not be able to vent it's hot air.

[@batmanzbaby2517]

Ben Clark A

[@johncasor9698]

if dryer gets to hot it has a thermo fuse in line with the ducting that will blow fuse. i change them all the time. it is my job...

[@bk27-00]

Why wouldn't I combine both? You have the bypass and the better filter...

[@gracemalone7060]

Can you use that on a portable air conditioner

[@tonym6633]

Enjoy the mold.

[@TheBoxFort759]

Great info thanks!

[@boydalexander4652]

Never do this on a gas dryer unit.

[@lalotime]

Oh God lol

[@catherine8470]

Putting the clothes through a spin dryer removes water and makes them dry faster. No moisture either.

[@joshn9894]

do you have one you would recommend

[@OriginalGhost0]

Yo can just go through a spin cycle in a washer

[@JennyOwnzable]

What's a spin dryer

[@robertquail1428]

@@JennyOwnzable The laundry alternative makes THE BEST spin dryer. I put jeans in there from the wash and then they are almost air dried. It takes about 400 watts an hour to use it, but it only needs like 3 minutes per load and it saves me money on my 2300 watt an hour dryer. So good for the environment, good for my jeans, and good for my wallet

[@dennisrphymurphy7929]

@@JennyOwnzable What's a dryer?

[@paultanner4665]

How to fit condenser hose and vent kit

[@paultanner4665]

How to fit a tumble dryer condenser vent kit box and hose

[@majikman7355]

I'm guessing the gas dryer will do fine...I'll have the Mrs hook that up once I leave

[@thetroll1247]

Take a piece of old pizza box. open the window a bit then cut to size. Punch whole in cardboard. Place vent through hole. Remove when not in use. 😂 DONE

[@janetmilligan9139]

which is better at keeping link trapped?

[@Weekendhandyman]

+janet denny better vent has more filtering. :)

[@hojoinhisarcher]

Thanks for all the comments

[@ronedelenbos272]

Here's an idea. Don't do this. This wet humid air in today's homes is a recipe for trouble. Get the dryer exhaust out of your house.

[@frankmeyers7304]

Not in cold climates. We use humidifiers in the winter.

[@cerveloridet2437]

Will this filter work with a gas dryer located in our garage?

[@spencerwilton5831]

Cervelo Ridet NO! Would you vent your furnace straight into your living space? Where do you think all the fumes from the gas burning will go?

[@danieljamar5639]

NO, because carbon monoxide is mixed in the exhaust

[@lalotime]

No unless you want a chance for it to boom

[@televisionarchivestudios1130]

Don't do this in a Florida home

[@Aceinfinity-le8zc]

David Feyler because the humidity ?

[@Vol4life777]

I have studied the heck out of this. I don’t think this will work in the south where the humidity is high

[@johndowney2581]

These vents violate building codes.

[@seanwatts392]

Not for non gas dryers. I use these for my portable electric clothes dryer

[@spencerwilton5831]

Just buy a condenser (ventless) dryer. Why would you want all that moisture pumped into your home? Plus, ventless dryers are much more energy efficient.

[@JennyOwnzable]

What's a ventless dryer?

[@sailingeden9866]

When your demonstrating a product, the camra should focus on the product more than the person. The product is the star of the show not you.

[@allenhammer7923]

If you don't say price it sucks. Do a better job, or 4x what the other cost at the least some kind of comparison.

[@UserName-sj8fg]

He doesn;t show how to connect them. He just holds them and yaks.

[@charliepari]

I hate to be a Debbie downer, but these should be illegal as the carcinogenics micro fibers from the clothing that is blown into your home ends up in your lungs, I have experience in the commercial Laundromat business and it is a hazard to the people cleaning lint from the filters, they must use a shop vac, only clean after hours of operation, and they must wear an approved respirator, the fibers are carcinogens that are impossible for lungs to break down and it cannot be absorbed into the body, it is one of those unknowns to the general public but I built a commercial laundromat in NYC and learned about the dangers from long time large scale operators, please, if you see one of these things tell the person the dangers. Asbestos being inhaled causes very quick acting cancer because it cannot be dealt with by the lungs and does not break down in the body, this is exactly the same consequence of what this does.

[@serenabowens8541]

Winterblue d21 👏👏BIG DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A LAUNDROMAT DRYER(used by hundreds of people)...and a HOUSEHOLD DRYER....Is it cleaned out throughout the day....Because, drying is the most expensive part at the laundromat... Notice he didn't say free drying( alot of them are doing now)...that's how those MOFOS RIP PEOPLE OFF!!...NOW he wants to try to brain fck people to run to the LAUNDROMAT....If, it's so hazardous TOP STORES LIKE LOWE'S ETC. WOULDN'T SELL IT!!!

[@serenabowens8541]

@Charles Parise...WHY ARE YOU EVEN ON HERE 🤔 BIG DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A LAUNDROMAT DRYER(used by hundreds of people)...and a HOUSEHOLD DRYER....Is it being cleaned throughout the day....Because, drying is the most expensive part of the laundromat... I Noticed Mr. Expert that you didn't say anything about free drying( alot of them are doing now)...that's how y'all MOFOS RIP PEOPLE OFF!!...NOW you wanna try to brain fck people to run to the LAUNDROMAT....If, it's so hazardous TOP STORES LIKE LOWE'S ETC. WOULDN'T SELL IT....

[@rayminthecat]

Charles Parise As opposed to wearing carcinogenic clothes? Come on man

[@jasonthurston799]

The white and blue filter gets electrostatically charged, therefore picking up most of those fine lint particles.

[@pierreboyd4107]

I have this for only a few days and my allergies are crazy now when it is used. I just have to mive everything near a window. I cant stand the smell of the dryer and detergent being heated. It might stop the lint kind of but the heated scented detergent make my allergies go crazy. The house also gets really warm. I have tobreturn the one i got.

[@gradycarter3752]

These are crap don’t buy them

[@Laborkei]

Heat Keeper causes a mess in your house.

[@Laborkei]

@S A thoughts Yes...

[@ega0117]

Aren’t you a DJ?

[@edrodrigues3939]

The Commenters on this video are a Brutal Bunch.....

[@rayminthecat]

Better yet bale the dryer and invest in the sun!

[@Sipes1990]

Ever tried hanging up clothes to dry in the dead of winter?

[@tiffany8946]

I live in an apartment complex, I can't hang my clothes to dry.

[@chadolander7015]

omg

[@pleappleappleap]

Wait a sec. You're not a woman.

[@louiegarcia7527]

talk too mich