6-Inch External Extractor Wall Vent Cushioned Non Return Flap

This was impressive right out of the box - the packing itself I would add was really tough box offering max protectionOnce installed, the clean lines and Stainless finish looks very classy on the exterior wall.I understand why some might have been frustrated with the rubber gasket, which is slightly smaller than the frame: however I personally think this was a positive thing. TIP: a little bit of SuperGlue on the corners was enough to secure it firmly in place. Then you can easily snug it up tight against the wall for a tight seal.The Flapper on mine fit well and moved freely; and when held off-axis slightly you could see it seal nicely - the gasket is a bonus here, to dampen any banging! When mounted however it did hang ever so slightly open - this is more a factor of the wall's true verticality though. Perhaps a suggestion for the manufacturer is to recognize that many will have this issue - if it was designed with a built-in internal angle of only a few degrees it would solve this without any negative impact on the functionality.The only other thing I found was the mounting screws were too short for me - Mine had to go through the Dryvit Stucco into the plywood sheathing, so with the thickness of the vent itself (which is nearly an inch) I needed 2-1/2" screws. It would be a bonus if the manufacturer could supply a few different lengths to accommodate different wall thicknesses.Very pleased though, an incredible value I would say.

Blows the galvanized cheap cheap vents out of the water. The heavy stainless steel is milled beautifully and works perfectly. Looks nicer too.

Forget those plastic dryer vents. All metal construction. Easy to install and standard dryer vent size to cover where the existing vent was. Damper keeps out the cold and bugs. Easy to clean. Price is good for a great functioning device. No noticeable noise from the damper when in operation.

The Good:The construction is excellent. Thick stainless steel and well made.The damper works well. We are using this as a dryer vent and the damper moves out fully with even the mildest air flow. Its great not to have a screen that clogs with lint since this is installed on the second floor and getting to the old vent was a big hassle.The downsides:1. The "flapper" oval foam seal that reduces noise and, more importantly, seals the vent when closed came off immediately. With the first use, it went flying off. The important thing is that without this foam, there is a decent sized gap at the top of the flapper that bugs and outside air could get into. I reattached it with some silicon and hopefully that does the trick. The manufacturer needs to use a better adhesive.2. The rubber seal at the base makes installation a challenge. It is installed with friction and comes off with the slightest bump. I had to make quite an effort to keep it in place during install. Note: I wish I had glued it on the day before, so it stayed in place during install rather than fighting it.

The cover is durable, a value for the money, and keeps small animals from entering my home through the vent. The vent cover closes when not in use and has a special flap inside that doesn't allow the vent to be fully open when my dryer is being used. We have had the vent a couple of years now. I can attest to it's durability. Bases on its appearance, I expect many years of service from this cover. It came with screws to attach to outdoor wall, but it fit so snug, the screws were not used.

Very nice productFit perfectly and great finish.

Used it to vent a portable AC through a garage wall. Worked great, easy install, and looks great.

Generally speaking, this is a well made vent hood. It vents our gas range so it's important that it works right. That said, we noticed months after installing that the flap was blowing open on cold, breezy days and it was creating quite a draft in the kitchen. Since it opens so easily, suspect it might also invite unwanted visitors to come on in. If you have the same problem and want a simple solution, I have a few ideas to suggest, but please verify every step.To solve the problem temporarily, just as a stop gap to block cold air from rushing in through your range, cut a section of cardboard product packaging to cover the vent grill on the range itself. That keeps the cold air out but necessitates removal every time you use the stove top, so it's effective but not optimal. DON'T FORGET IT AND TURN ON A BURNER OR THE VENT FAN. To learn of a better, more permanent solution that may work for you, consider trying the following:Buy a 6 pack of disc magnets from your preferred hardware store. The one I bought is pictured and cost less than $5. Doesn't say on packaging but they are LIGHT ATTRACTION. You can test in store by seeing how strongly they attract other magnets on the display. Here's the caveat: DON'T USE STRONG ATTRACTION MAGNETS as your fan may not be strong enough to force the flap open AND they may be hard to remove.I found that stacking 4 of them on the outside of the flap and 1 on the rim inside as shown in pix worked best for me. They won't attach to the metal flap since it's stainless steel, but they will stay in place when lined up as shown because the magnetic field "penetrates" the metal, effectively binding the ones on the outside to the one on the inside.. ... .as long as you have the polarity right. Next, remove the clips from a small binder clip and attach it to the inside lip of the vent hood as shown. Line it up so the magnet on the inside of the flap makes contact with the binder clip. Turn the range vent fan on low and verify that it blows all the way open when the fan is on. In our case, it took a moment for the fan on low to force the flap open, which means the magnet offers a bit of resistance. ...but not too much. . ..and it opened completely. Turn the fan off and watch to confirm that the magnets "engage" with the binder clip again as the flap closes. It should give a very satisfying click when the magnet re-engages with the binder clip. The strength of the magnetic attraction is increased by the number of magnets you stack on the outside. I settled on 4 by trial. You want just enough, not too much. In addition to increasing the strength of the magnetic attraction, more magnets also increases the weight, which helps keep the flap closed when the fan isn't on. .. but again, be careful not to add so much weight that the flap won't blow open on your fan's lowest setting. Use only 1 magnet on the inside or you risk the flap not closing completely because the thickness of the magnet creates separation from the binder clip.If you try this, please confirm your vent flap opens and shuts as described and check it periodically. Results may vary and I assume no responsibility or liability if yours doesn't work the same.