Condensation in dryer

[justjunque]

Hi,

I guess this isn't a question specific to my dryer, but I didn't know exactly where to post it.
The somewhat irrelevant information is that I have a mid-1990s Whirlpool gas dryer.
What I'm curious about, is that when we have very hot, especially humid weather, like we're having right now, the inside of the dryer drum will get wet.
The dryer is in our basement, which is part underground, and part at ground level.
My guess is that it's cooler and dry enough in the basement (we do run a dehumidifier) to create condensation when it interacts with the hot, humid air that maybe makes its way in through the exhaust vent.
If I'm wrong about that, please (gently) correct me.
Also, can this harm the dryer? If so, is there anything that I can/should do to prevent this from happening?
Thank you for your time.

Barry

 

[DADoES]

 
Improve the vent hood seal against inflow of outdoor air?

 

[combo52]

Water and condensation inside the dryer drum

We see this problem frequently as Glenn mentioned it’s because of hot, humid air creeping back through the exhaust and because your dryer is in a cool part of the house it will condense inside the drum and other parts inside the dryer as well. In homes with good air conditioning where the laundry room is quite cool. You’ll actually get a puddle of water in the dryer in several days time.

You might want to put a second in line damper in the exhaust to minimize it but if you use the dryer frequently, it probably won’t hurt anything. Certainly not in the short run we used to see it ruin the igniter in gas dryers before They switched to a better igniter design where the leads are permanently attached to the igniter.

John

 

[justjunque]

Thanks guys.
While not the DIY type, you've given me some food for thought.
Also, John; with some exceptions, the dryer generally gets used one day a week, for two or three loads.

Thanks again,
Barry