Odd question...

[adhawkins]

Hi all,

Bit of an odd question this. I'm looking at buying my first Westfield, which will be kept in my garage.

However, the garage is also home to a tumble drier and a freezer. Is the 'damp' atmosphere of a running tumble drier likely to have an adverse affect on the Westfield over time?

Thanks for any opinions.

Andy

[westy]

Westfield’s can get wet so should not be a problem but it may be worth while ditching the current tumble dryer and buying one of those new fangled ones that can go anywhere.  The mrs has one stuck in a cupboard under the stairs and we have never had a problem with moisture (aiw).  Or you could vent the existing one through a hole in the wall.

we tend to get our electrical stuff here

I’m sure they won’t stay in there for long once you decide you need a bench at the back of the garage!

[adhawkins]

Hi,

A vent to the outside world isn't (really) an option. The garage is 'under' the house, the back wall goes to the living room, one side wall goes (mostly) to our hall, and the other side goes to next door's garage

I did consider one of those condensing tumble driers (I assume that's what you're talking about). I guess that wouldn't cause too much of a problem being in the same place as the car?

Thanks.

Andy

[brianm]

Venting it into next doors garage seems you best option?       Brian.

[Rob Marshall]

I put my tumble dryer in the shed to keep it away from the Westfield and give me more space for the bench. You know it makes sence, garages are for cars  

[tonym]

Keep the freezer it will actually reduce the humidity. All that ice is moisture out of the air.

[studbuckle]

Or.... Hang your smalls of the roll bar... at 70mph (officer) they'll dry in no time

[I AM NOT A NUMBER!!!]

You can get condensation traps for tumble driers from most big DIY shops for about £10.

My Westfield has been sharing the garage with a tumble drier for years without obvious problems and every time the wife complains about me stripping down the engine on the dining room table I remind her of this………

[steppenwolf]

Having seen the amount of moisture these things give out, I would pefer to not have a tumble drier in with my car - the freezer, however, is a positive bonus as outlined above.

If you have no choice but to have the T D in the garage, you could consider buying a de-humidifier. I have just bought one for my garage (fussy ol' fart that I am! second hand for £50.00 and new it was over £400.00! I notice that there is another one for sale elsewhere again this week in the local rag for the same money. I don't have a tumble drier in my garage but I do have to make cupboard space available for Steppenwolfess's potatoes and other vegetables - a small price to pay!

[Mrs Westy]

If you've already got a drier I wouldn't pay the money to buy a whole new condenser one - they still make the atmosphere very moist and take 3 times as long to dry your clothes.  The suggestion of a condenser kit is a good one - I don't know how effective they are but they must be better than nothing.  I think you keep it in your freezer so when you put the hose into it all the water condenses out onto the cold surfaces  

I have discovered that if you want a Westfield there are ways and means  

Mrs W

[Mark Stanton]

I would worry far more about a tumble dryer (unvented) being in the garage with my tin-top      They rust a lot easier than a fibreglass and ali kit car            

[Buzzer]

I would'nt worry I have the TD & freezer in the garage with the westie, garages are usually reasonably well vented ...and in those cold winter nights you can kid the missus that you drying some cloths.....and keep warm...

road salt and that condensing cold then warm wet weather we get is much worse..  

then of course you have to wash off the salt when you drive it in the winter..or perhaps not drive it all and wrap it in a plastic bag

JUST DRIVE IT !!!!      much more fun!!

[peterg]

Most efficient and reliable condenser TDs are made by White Knight according to Which? magazine and that's what I have in my garage - it has caused no moisture problems over the last 18 months (though the hole in the flat roof made the front corner a bit damp until I got it fixed )

BTW: B&Q do a very good dehumidifier for £99 (with the added advantage of being brand new with warranty etc.) very recommended by the boating fraternity for keeping moisture at bay over the winter