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Part Number 21000
Item Package Quantity1
Item Dimensions
Length6.75 inches
Width7.25 inches
Height13.25 inches
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This easy-to-install dryer vent closure lets warm air escape when open and prevents cold air from entering when closed. It also prevents insects from entering through the dryer vent.
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67 of 69 people found the following review helpful
I cannot say enough good things about this product. Both I, and my brother-in-law, have had this vent closure installed on our homes for several years with no complaints whatsoever. I find it hard to believe some of the things said by two other reviewers.
One says the vent makes a mess - uh, DUH! Your dryer is making the mess, not the vent closure. Your dryer's filter screen lets a lot escape, and so it exits the vent closure as it should! If it didn't escape it would clog the vent and cause a dryer fire as air flow is strangled causing temperature to rise in the line.
Another reviewer wrote a book about his brick problems, even complaining about having to use caulking. He also said it HAD to be painted to prevent ultra violet light damage. Well, if caulk is a problem then let it leak air. The heat loss will equal the cost of a case of caulk in short order, but that is the alternative. As for HAVING to paint it, nothing could be further from the truth! Mine, and my brother-in-law's, have been unpainted for many years now with no signs of brittleness yet. But, if you want to paint it, that should take a whopping 15 minutes. Geez, a complainer in every crowd, I guess!
My vent closure has eliminated cold air from entering the laundry room! Opening our dryer door used to feel like opening a freezer door. Our feet would turn to ice in that room until I installed this vent closure!! And the floating cup, despite lint build-up, has maintained a tight air, bug & rodent-proof seal when the dryer is not running. It cleans easily if you have even the slightest mechanical skills.
In my opinion, this product will pay for itself in home heating and cooling costs in less than one season while keeping out rodents and insects. Don't let the naysayers seize the day!!!
One says the vent makes a mess - uh, DUH! Your dryer is making the mess, not the vent closure. Your dryer's filter screen lets a lot escape, and so it exits the vent closure as it should! If it didn't escape it would clog the vent and cause a dryer fire as air flow is strangled causing temperature to rise in the line.
Another reviewer wrote a book about his brick problems, even complaining about having to use caulking. He also said it HAD to be painted to prevent ultra violet light damage. Well, if caulk is a problem then let it leak air. The heat loss will equal the cost of a case of caulk in short order, but that is the alternative. As for HAVING to paint it, nothing could be further from the truth! Mine, and my brother-in-law's, have been unpainted for many years now with no signs of brittleness yet. But, if you want to paint it, that should take a whopping 15 minutes. Geez, a complainer in every crowd, I guess!
My vent closure has eliminated cold air from entering the laundry room! Opening our dryer door used to feel like opening a freezer door. Our feet would turn to ice in that room until I installed this vent closure!! And the floating cup, despite lint build-up, has maintained a tight air, bug & rodent-proof seal when the dryer is not running. It cleans easily if you have even the slightest mechanical skills.
In my opinion, this product will pay for itself in home heating and cooling costs in less than one season while keeping out rodents and insects. Don't let the naysayers seize the day!!!
19 of 20 people found the following review helpful
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I have lap siding (Hardi Plank cement boards) with a 5 inch reveal. To mount the base of the dryer I put down a thick bead of silicon caulk on the siding where the square base would be positioned and then fastened the base with the enclosed screws at the four corners of the base. I pre-drilled the holes into the cement siding. I used the caulk to make sure I had an air tight seal. I let the base and caulk set for 24 hours and then placed the vent top with the floating valve into the base, removed the cap, and turned on the dryer to check the seal. The floating valve shot right up out of the base almost 2 feet into the air, so I felt confident that the seal around the base was air tight and all the exhaust air from the dryer was coming out of the vent. I fastened the top of the vent to the siding with the enclosed screw, again pre-drilling the hole in the the cement siding. When the cap is in place the cap directs the exhaust air downward and that keeps the floating valve from shooting out of the top of the vent. The vent works just as advertised, sealing up nicely when the dryer is off. I noted that some lint tends to accumulate between the lip of the vent top and the cap, so when I check the insides of the vent for cleaning by removing the cap, I will be careful to scrape around the lip of the vent where the cap fits and keep that area lint-free. Overall a great product, fairly easy installation (especially if you don't have lap siding to contend with), and a lot better design than the normal dryer vent with the plastic hinged vanes that open when the dryer is on and close (somewhat) when it is off. We had a mouse get inside the normal dryer vent and it died there, so that was not a good thing. The Heartland vent will prevent that from happening and provide a positive seal against the outside air.
20 of 22 people found the following review helpful
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This dryer vent is a simple design but very effective. My old dryer vent was just a metal flap that never closed completely so my laundry room was always freezing in the winter. The Heartland vent only opens when the dryer is on and closes to keep the warm air in the house and the insects outside. I painted it to match my house color and have bought 2 more for dryers at the rental property we own. I recommend it very highly.
Heartland 21000 Dryer Vent Closure
Heartland 21000 Dryer Vent Closure
Most Recent Customer Reviews
interesting product
Pros: new concept, easy install, works very well, easy to clean, excellent preventing animals entering
Cons: plastic, can easily break, must be painted (not a con)
Cons: plastic, can easily break, must be painted (not a con)
Published 27 days ago by F. GARCIA
Stops drafts well
Had the old flap type vent that let cold air directly into our house. Changed to this and love it. the only complaint is that moist dryer lent sometimes sticks to our siding and... Read more
Published 1 month ago by mroth
Heartland Dryer Vent
Heartland Dryer vent works great. It eliminates the draft, insects and spiders that comes in using a normal dryer vent. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Matt
very pleased
I had an easy install and even someone with limited ability should be able to install just about anywhere, works great in the northeast and we noticed a big difference in the cold... Read more
Published 2 months ago by benner
great product
Great for the North Country here in Alaska, keeps the heat in when dryer is not in use. Good price!
Published 2 months ago by P. DeMers
Buy this and keep the birds where they belong!
Our dryer stopped working. Turns out birds had nested in our dryer vent, completely obstructing it. We are lucky we didn't have a house fire. Read more
Published 2 months ago by htownhman
Lasts a long time
I bought this dryer vent about 16 years ago. We had birds constantly trying to build nests inside the old style exterior vents. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Len
Almost worked
Great idea, but did not work as well as I had hoped. The dryer took significantly longer to dry a load of clothes with this vent closure installed. Read more
Published 4 months ago by PK1
stops all leaks
This thing is great. it is -10 outside and you could feel it in my dryer with my standard flapper. I put this on and started the dryer. Read more
Published 4 months ago by B. Cook
Great vent, works as advertised.
After 10+ years of having a cold bathroom I decided to look for solutions. I settled on the Heartland 2100 Dryer Vent Closure. I bought it at my local Menards store for $14. Read more
Published 4 months ago by rod48533
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