What is a ventless dryer, and is it safe?
Can someone please explain what a ventless dryer is, how it works and is it safe?
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Hi Cathy
Here is some info- it seems to be that it takes longer to dry clothes using a ventless dryer and they are more expensive at the start up.
https://blog.bostonappliance.net/ventless-dryers/
https://www.pcrichard.com/library/blogArticle/vented-vs-ventless-dryers-whats-the-difference/3100503.pcra
https://www.usatoday.com/videos/tech/reviewedcom/2017/08/08/how-does-ventless-dryer-work/104407960/
16 pros and cons of ventless dryers:
https://greengarageblog.org/16-ventless-vs-vented-dryers-pros-and-cons
Hi Cathy, here's a video that fully explains how these dryers work, and the pros and cons of having one! Hope it helps you.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AGpyrT2cfu8
Here is a nice video tutorial for you: https://www.usatoday.com/videos/tech/reviewedcom/2017/08/08/how-does-ventless-dryer-work/104407960/
Hope this helps:
https://youtu.be/AGpyrT2cfu8
Here is a great article on it: https://www.reviewed.com/laundry/features/everything-you-need-to-know-about-ventless-dryers
Hello,
it is called a condenser dryer, the vent goes into a sort of box to collect the moisture........Not a tech explanation, but I hope it helps.
Here's a comparison to a standard dryer if that helps: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J977nce2L1M
Here's a post that might help - https://renosappliance.com/blog/post/get-the-facts-are-ventless-dryers-safe/
The vent gets vented back into the room it makes the room very hot and humid