Excel Washer/Dryer Closet Doors Open or Closed?

[redcow]

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Originally Posted by rockintom We have the W/D closet in the front of the bedroom curbside corner closet on our L33 GKE. I have been looking for info regarding if the closet doors have to be open while the washer or dryer is in operation. The operation is so much quieter if the doors are closed, but we are concerned that the doors should be open.....I don't seem to notice any overheating in the closet after running the W/D combination. I just don't want to find out later that I should be running it with the doors opened. I've searched the Excel Owner Manual and the Whirlpool literature and find nothing pertaining to this subject. Anyone know? Thanks, rockywashout!!!!

rockin,

Your mouth is always open and a lot of hot air always comes out, take a clue.

Sorry Tom, just could not pass up that opportunity

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[rockintom]

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Originally Posted by redcow rockin, Your mouth is always open and a lot of hot air always comes out, take a clue. Sorry Tom, just could not pass up that opportunity red

No problem, red.....we'll just pass you up the next time we go thru NP!!! And it's my turn to buy lunch!!!! Now that oughta hurt!!!

I did deserve that one red!!!!

[Jim & Bona]

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Originally Posted by Endeavor2BnC Tom, I think you should take air & bearing temps with the door open & closed. That will put you on the way to regaining your SKIA title. Also make sue to check the dryer outlet temp to check efficiency. You could alway just go to the laundromat and not worry about it! . SKIA is on the way back.

Tom,

It might be easier to measure the volume of exhaust air at the outside dryer vent with the closet doors open and also with the doors closed. If there's no significant difference in the two measurements you can assume that the dryer is receiving sufficient air with the doors closed. However, in this case do not be lulled into a false belief that all is well. You will now need to compare the amps drawn by the dryer with the doors open and closed. Only if you see no difference here can you truly relax and close the doors.

Don't you wish that you still had that '04 35FLR?

Jim

P.S.: I believe that Still has laid SKIA to rest, permanently.

[rockintom]

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Originally Posted by Jim & Bona Tom, It might be easier to measure the volume of exhaust air at the outside dryer vent with the closet doors open and also with the doors closed. If there's no significant difference in the two measurements you can assume that the dryer is receiving sufficient air with the doors closed. However, in this case do not be lulled into a false belief that all is well. You will now need to compare the amps drawn by the dryer with the doors open and closed. Only if you see no difference here can you truly relax and close the doors. Don't you wish that you still had that '04 35FLR? Jim P.S.: I believe that Still has laid SKIA to rest, permanently.

Silly rabbit....there were no '04 FLRs....'04 was a reversed floorplan to what you have and was called an FLE....weird setup. Can you image coming in the front door on the roadside and other weird stuff like awning set up on the roadside!!! That one didn't last long.

I'll take your other suggestions to my advisory council (happy hour group therpy session) and run it by my "think tanks"!!!