How well does the flap work in serious winter weather (ND)? The one we have now (cheap-o) ices up and doesn't close after the dryer is finished.
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It closes well but there is a tendency for lint buildup around the edges. The flap is light weight and if you allow lint build-up it won't close well for you. That's probably true of just about any vent. If I had to buy this one over again, I would.
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So far the flap has yet to freeze on me this winter, just put this one in-this season, of course we do not have the kind of winter weather you have in ND in SW-MO though. I will say that this particular vent is better than the cheap plastic one I had before it. This one is not a high end replacement at all, I'm sure that there are better dryer vents out there but this one, so far, has served it's purpose very well for me. The flap is gravity induced so if you have a lot of ice build up it possibly could freeze up on you, but the flap is covered.
1123113
It's not a perfect seal, but it's a whole lot better than the crap that you would get at Lowes or Home depot. It is important to keep the flapper free of lint
1696974
There is a plastic piece inside that floats up and down with air pressure from the dryer to seal out outside air. If this vent closure is turned 90 degrees this vent closure will not work as designed.
37981
The actual flap seals quite nicely. We inserted it in sliding door and needed to buy more weather stripping for the door part.
989341
I just installed it,but appears to stop the drafts i had with other stripping. looks like it will work well in zero weather. Easy to install, fits tight even if your door is slightly out of plumb. I would buy it again.
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Mine has held up very well this winter...velcro is strong. No issues w/ the 6in or so of snow I've had on it. I've had a few different covers over the years in this price range; this one is easily the best.
684507
Beverly, There's still water collection between the bows but after driving the truck the water will just blow off the back. Air circulates in the bed from the gap between the front edge of the bed, so the air pushes the material up and makes the water roll off. I don't take it off or open it that much, so I couldn't tell you if it will have shrinkage in cold temps. Plus, I live in Florida. It's great material and even with the amount of rain we've gotten down here, there isn't any discoloration.
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Well I live in VT - it's been below 10 for a long time now and I have been checking the door for drafts, etc. It seems to work about as well as our back door which I have found surprising because it is just two well sealed rubber flaps. It works much better than our old PetCo cold weather door at keeping out the cold and seems like an all around much better product.
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it works for a while here in 110 PLUS weather. I'm not sure about colder weather. It worked for about 6 months then began to loosen and hang down again. Good Luck! P.S. I used GORILLA GLUE and it has been doing better!
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Hi Carla, I have not had that problem. I keep my dryer up from May - October. When my husband takes it down for the season he closes slowly while keeping the lines straight up and down. I also store standing up in the garage with a garbage bag on top to keep the lines clean. I am asking my husband now ----- Take and gather the lines on either side of the center pole so that when you fold the dryer the lines don't get all tangled. You can use string or elastic ribbon to tie together when closing. Hope this helps
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I have not had any problem so far with weather, lots of rain, and has been below 32 but I have read where others had water problems on the door seal but was told drying it and if frozen warming it up took care of that. my first set of batteries went bad so i removed it put in new with a new card, and just wiped it down then it was back out and in business. I am still very satisfied with mine, I live in lower Michigan. I hope this helps.Oh also I heard if water is an issue the mount allows you to go higher and tilt on an angle that also is supposed to work if water becomes an issue.
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Not a problem. It works great in all weather. I live in Northern MN and it does get cold and it keeps working.
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There's a flap on the top front that you flip open. The cold air comes out there. We have had this model for two years, and have been very happy with it.
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I haven't seen any such problem, and I do have squirrels in my yard. The door seals so well that even in winter winds (50mph+) I never felt any air coming in. With the old single flap door I replaced, I would have to shut storm door, and that part of house was still always colder than anywhere else.
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I just fold the flaps back and when I'm done, they fold right on back to it's original place and the magnet snaps them closed. I've been doing this since I've had it and there's really no "wear or tear" to the outside from folding back and forth either.
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with all bows in place water collection isn't a very big problem a slight turn will clear any built up water. On the issue of shrinkage, I bought the item in question while living in Alaska. During the winter months I dared not take it off unless I was parked in my heated garage. Now I am living in Texas and the cover works fine even in the cold ( 32 degrees+ ) any thing below that and you are going to need somebody tough to help stretch the cover into place, or just leave it on till the weather warms up.
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The 9879 is new to the line up. It was not available when I bought my 9281. The difference other than color is that the 9281 has a rain flap that comes down from the roof. This flap is designed to cover the top edge of the panels that are available as an accessory. I suppose in a heavy rain that could make a difference keeping the inside dryer. I am very happy with mine, and have not had any issues. Just tie it down well in a blow, use extra steaks (more than come with the screen room) in bad weather.
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If it is a light rain or snow, it is okay at wicking water away but if it is heavier than a drizzle, it starts absorbing water. I solved this by keeping one of those dollar store rain ponchos with me and if it storms I put it over the carrier and use the hole for the head to hold the carrier handle.