Can the bird catcher screen be removed so this hood could be used for a dryer vent?
1600014
Andy, I just build a home and looked at Broan's selection of "Wall Caps" as they call them. There's a Broan Wall Caps Specification Sheet out on the web in PDF. For the 885 Wall Cap it cites: "Do not use for dryer venting" this has a spring loaded back draft damper and probably concluded that torque would not allow the flap to open all the way for free flow of exhaust/dryer lint. In short, it's better to be safe from possible Fire Hazard by using a dryer rated exhaust vent. I used this for bath exhaust venting. Instead, I ordered (via Amazon) the 4" Stainless Steel Stucco Mount Hooded Dryer/Exhaust Vent w/Damper by Copperlab.
1022344
Yes, it can. You need to drill a hole in the back in order to mount it on the wall, and obviously need enough clearance so you can add water to the base and clean the filter. Since all the lint gathers on the screen and then drops into the drawer below, this is what you need to be able to detach, not the whole unit. Although you did not ask, this is a wonderful product well worth the small investment. My previous dryer has a self-contained lint system, but my new one needed to be vented outside. I was afraid of animals getting in the venting, so I went to this model instead of outdoor venting. It has worked perfectly and I would recommend it to anyone.
446056
Yes. You have to remove a protective screen (just a few screws), but tempature can be adjusted.
581565
Yes but I think that as they spin the company thinks that they could come apart, I assume. I did duct tape the pieces together and most of them came apart no problem. And one section didn't want to unscrew so I left it and hung it up. I have tried the other type of vent cleaner out there and this one is a better quality product. My dryer is in the middle of my house so the vent is long and deep, so have the extra pieces was very helpful.
619654
Bernard, not positive if you can do so. Best to contact the company. If you look online, you should be able to locate customer service. I vented ours through the window and it worked very well. My guess would be that you would need a good seal around the vent tube to do so.
2233707
I have not needed to vent this oven using a hood. I use it for preparing simple items with my 4-H cooking groups.
1877981
In my opinion - MAYBE. It comes with a four-piece hard plastic, sort of "vent stack" with top connection curved as if to direct the warm air that comes out of the dryer towards an outlet for the hot air. I can roll mine right up to a window so I didn't need to buy flex-duct or anything to extend its venting. In the instructions it said something like - if you prefer not to vent the dryer through a window, you may just enjoy the 'pleasant warming' it will provide to your room. Must be cold year round in China, huh? I didn't mind a little 'warming' in Jan-Feb. But it's in the 90's now in NYC. Don't think I'd want to run it unvented in a windowless room today. But appears - from the instructions - to be possible; although maybe not always a practical idea. But that's where we come back to the flex duct - you can buy that stuff by the mile I think, if you need to.
1663738
No it does not. That would catch air born debris which would mean you would have to pull it out a clean it. It is not designed to be removed. I added a grease trap screen at the intake side to keep the blower clean.
1153918
There is a collar on the hood that you'll need to attach the pipe to, so I would assume so. In my case I used flexible ducting.
1696978
Nope. There is an interior lid that raises to allow air to escape when to dryer is on, then drops to keep out drafts and critters when the dryer is off.
1273138
it's on hinges so it's not made to be removed but you could do it yourself but you'd have to attach the chains it hangs by to the sides...we actually have a couple of short bungee cords holding our feeder to a post on our deck ...that way we get a closer look at our birds and nocturnal flying squirrels that are small enough to fit inside
1444420
It would not be easy to remove it as it is sodered into the panels. The mesh is what makes it a "safety" screen as without it, embers would be able to pass through easily. I don't think it detracts from the overall look of the screen. It is a very attractive screen and we are very happy with it. TM
650290
You can keep your window screened. The vent doesn't go much farther than the window. I love this unit. It's small but cools very well and it's easy to set up.
1938460
I don't have it with me now, But I would say no...it's a smooth surface on the outside. You could get a metal spiral stand for your sink to put your dryer in (on the sink) or lay it in an opened drawer in your bathroom cabinet..under the sink. Hope this helps!
2260649
I assume you're asking based on the picture. The unit comes with a removeable solid back piece covering up the venting screen. You remove it prior to installing the AC into the sleeve. I guess it's there so you can install the unit without having an opening to your house and it's useful if you remove the AC for service to cover the opening. I've bought different ones in the past and they all come with cover that is removed. Hope that helps.
137375
No it could not. Unfortunately it is just thin plastic used to deter birds. It is relatively easy to remove by hand.
1410598
It is only the top and the upper level that is vented. It doesn't include the zip screen. The original one had the screen included, but the replacement does not. I found a replacement screen at Lowe' however, and it has Velcro tab tops, so I didn't need to use the washer like curtain hooks that came with the original.