How Do You Capture The Exhaust Heat From An Electric Dryer To Help Heat A House?
Heating and cooling a home consumes 46 percent of the energy used in the home, according to the U.S. Department of Energy, and the typical annual cost of operating a clothes dryer is approximately $75. Many people have seized upon the idea of recapturing the heat from the dryer vent to help heat their homes. The energy used to create the heat is recycled once it has been applied to the primary job of drying the clothes. This reclaimed heat then goes on to reduce the load on the home’s heating system. During the summer, when the heat is not wanted inside the home, it can be diverted to the outside. Plan to locate the diverter in a place that’s easily accessible. If the dryer exhaust is vented upward, it may be possible to attach the diverter to the wall behind and just above the dryer. For vents that exhaust downward or laterally, the diverter may best be placed on the floor to the side of the dryer. Measure the distance from the exhaust connection on the back of the dryer to the divert
