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πŸŒ€ Fantech - High Efficiency DBLT 4W Lint Trap with 4" Duct Review

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Description of πŸŒ€ Fantech - High Efficiency DBLT 4W Lint Trap with 4" Duct

Galvanized metal lint trap for dryer boosting applications. Use when duct length between dryer and booster fan is less than 15 feet. Fits 4-inch duct. Pull out door with view window. Removable lint filter for easy cleaning and 1/2.

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Wow. While you must have the skills to install, I appreciate and marvel at what I find after my dryer has filtered out what it can do. My DIY husband is doing the installation and has the following tips: This is a very well built unit, nicely constructed and feels solid. Luckily I had access through the garage wall behind the dryer so I could cut a large hole without having to patch up in the laundry room - can't see trying to fit this into the main wall and get the fixture working without it…

Pros
  • Galvanized metal trap to improve dryer performance
Cons
  • Ugly packaging

Does what it's supposed to do, but it takes effort to get it where it's supposed to be. When you receive it, hold it up to the light. You will see that all 4 back corners let in light. Use metal foil tape to seal all four. Then put the lid on and hold it up to the light while looking through the opening. Close the other side vent by hand. You will see that all four corners near the door are leaking and everything around the door is leaking. Use strong plastic tape (I used duct tape) to seal the

Pros
  • Sliding door with viewing window
Cons
  • So far so good

Overpriced and poor design. A manual is useless and necessary accessories are omitted. Installation was a frustrating experience. Being an engineer myself I thought I had all the parts I needed but I found out I was wrong. I even called tech support to explain and complain. They were able to find out why I was having problems. Here's what you need to know: 1. One port is slightly larger than the other as this unit was only manufactured to fit a non-flexible 4 inch duct. However, the box is…

Pros
  • Removable lint filter for easy cleaning and 1/2
Cons
  • Poor instructions