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Most people don't give their roof vent much thought... that is, until they begin experiencing problems with their dryer. The main problem with running a dryer vent to the roof or even a second story is GRAVITY. The hot air coming out of a dryer is laden with moisture and lint. This stuff weighs something, even though it is spread out pretty thin in the exhaust flow. The blowers on most dryers can propel this thick air for only about 18 feet upward, since it must not only fight gravity, but the friction loss of the duct surface as well. At the end of the day, what you find on your roof vent looks like this:

In most cases, this whole problem can be eliminated by NOT running a vent to the roof! There are alternatives which can make a major difference in both safety and energy savings, and the Eave Vent below is a good way to begin.

Eave Vents for Dryers-

All metal construction

• Full 4" discharge with damper

• Attaches easily flush with eave

• Will not obstruct airflow from dryer

• Directs lint away from house

Sale Price-  $9.95   

Eave vent for Bathroom Fan-

• 4" female snap-lock fitting

• Back-Draft Flapper

• Installs flush with eave

• (Not for dryers)

Sale Price- $9.95