Any downside to strapping a fan to your washing machine vent to prevent mildew?
andyfrog
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I came across this https://youtu.be/N6Msv-vUFAI and was wondering if there was any reason not to do something like. I don’t think I’ll buy this specific product, just use some tape and a PC fan…
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Why not just leave the lid open for a while after running the washer so that it has a chance to dry out? That's all I ever do, and I've never had a problem. I see no need for a fan, unless perhaps you're in a very humid climate.
Bill
Where our washer is located, the door is sometimes in the way, so it often sits only cracked open. That's one case in which this could be helpful.
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Andy,
If leaving the door open isn't enough, a small fan attached to the air intake should help. Can't see any downside.