Sunday, March 27, 2011

How to install a dryer lint trap

My neighbours have been very unhappy with the amount of lint coming from our dryer vent, so I wanted to install a secondary lint filter. Initially I couldn't find any in Canada and the shipping costs from the US were more than the product itself. But then I found the LT-180 manufactured by Reversomatic, in Woodbridge, Ontario, just north of Toronto. Fortunately, I know somebody who works near there and they picked one up for me.

Installation is quite simple if your dryer vent is accessible. Removed one piece of the dryer vent, cut 6.5" off and then put the LT-180 in-line as a secondary filter. Before closing up the duct, take a moment to clean out all excess dryer lint as it is a fire hazard. Tape up all the joints with aluminum duct tape, but not the sticky all-purpose duct tape (because it cracks when it gets  hot, breaking the seal). The LT-180 is designed to fit behind drywall, but our basement is open concept/loft style, so there is no pesky drywall to worry about.

Hopefully this will cut back on the amount of lint that ends up in the neighbour's back yard, bringing peace
to the neighbourhood again, at least until we start doing our waterproofing job.
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4 comments:

  1. AnonymousJune 30, 2011 at 3:05 AM

    just wondering if the secondary lint trap made a difference. How often are you cleaning it....Can you post an update?

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  2. LisaJune 30, 2011 at 4:06 PM

    Yes! It made a huge difference. I clean it out once a week. Neighbours are much happier too.

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  3. VirginiaApril 3, 2012 at 4:55 AM

    Did you have to install a booster fan along with the secondary lint trap?

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  4. LisaApril 27, 2012 at 3:00 PM

    No. I didn't extend the run and the trap is close to the dryer, so there is a lot of force behind it.

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