Dryer Vent in Basement Window
I had new basement windows installed last year by Bay Ridge windows. The estimator was in and out so fast I never thought to ask about how we can vent our dryer, which was vented through an old window pane. The only thing I can think of now is to create a hole in the…
I had new basement windows installed last year by Bay Ridge windows. The estimator was in and out so fast I never thought to ask about how we can vent our dryer, which was vented through an old window pane. The only thing I can think of now is to create a hole in the wall to vent through. Any other ideas? Any way to retrofit a vent to a new window?
Guest at 4:46, does this person also have trouble walking and chewing gum at the same time? The drill didn’t spin out of control, the operator failed to maintain control. Which probably means they were using the wrong drill or the wrong bit for the job. Core drillers typically uses high RPM and low torque. While messy, the biggest danger is not keeping it level and jamming the very expensive bit and breaking the tip.
Hire a mason or someone that knows what they’re doing, coring holes through a foundation isn’t for the novice. I know of someone that broke their jaw and lost consciousness when a high powered drill spun out of control doing the same task.
You really shouldn’t vent through the new windows. I imagine you changed them out for energy efficiency in the first place. The window isn’t designed to be left open with a vent passed into it and thereby ruining any kind of seal.
On top of that it is a big security risk. Burglars will often enter a home by pulling an air conditioner or vent out of the unlocked window.
Drill the hole. If your adventurous enough you can rent the core driller and do it yourself, just remember to get the stand for the drill. And make sure you have enough garden hose to reach the drill and have a level handy.