Dryer Vent Combines With Bathroom Fan

I had a bathroom fan added in our basement and the contractor just tee'd off the dryer vent in order to vent to the outside. I realize this is against code but to properly cut a new vent in the foundation would bepre costly than buying a ventless heat pump dryer (which is the planned long term solution). Until I can budget for the dryer upgrade is there anything I can do to help prevent dryer air from getting into the bathroom vent? The bathroom is only used for guests so the fan is used rarely but every time the dryer runs it pushes some moist air into the bathroom. I try to run the fan in the bathroom to help but can I install a one way gate from the bath fan instead? Or is there another temporary solution? submitted by /u/where_the_sidewalk_e [link] [comments]

Apr 9, 2025 - 00:46
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Dryer Vent Combines With Bathroom Fan
Dryer Vent Combines With Bathroom Fan

I had a bathroom fan added in our basement and the contractor just tee'd off the dryer vent in order to vent to the outside. I realize this is against code but to properly cut a new vent in the foundation would bepre costly than buying a ventless heat pump dryer (which is the planned long term solution). Until I can budget for the dryer upgrade is there anything I can do to help prevent dryer air from getting into the bathroom vent? The bathroom is only used for guests so the fan is used rarely but every time the dryer runs it pushes some moist air into the bathroom. I try to run the fan in the bathroom to help but can I install a one way gate from the bath fan instead? Or is there another temporary solution?

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