[dtvcsr]

Is this a commonly accepted method of installing the cable? I've never heard of it.
A tech ran a cable down the clothes dryer vent from the roof into the house!

 

[curt8403]

Is this a commonly accepted method of installing the cable? I've never heard of it.
A tech ran a cable down the clothes dryer vent from the roof into the house!

WHAT! that is totally not standard and you are likely to have a linty signal

 

[davemayo]

We'll start hearing complaints about "lint fade". :hurah:

 

[reweiss]

And you know once the installer left your house he was going to "wash" his hands of the situation.

Seriously, I'd call DirecTV, tell them about the installation details and ask for a different installer to come back and do the job properly.

 

[rahlquist]

Is this a commonly accepted method of installing the cable? I've never heard of it.
A tech ran a cable down the clothes dryer vent from the roof into the house!

Wow umm thats interesting. Because from what I understand due to fire risk there are usually a lot of building codes around dryer ducts. I'd question that install myself.

 

[purtman]

Is this a commonly accepted method of installing the cable? I've never heard of it.
A tech ran a cable down the clothes dryer vent from the roof into the house!

Looks like a fire waiting to happen. I'd have him come right back out. Many, many fires start in clothes dryer vents.

 

[Supervolcano]

I wouldn't do that, but then again, I'm not a Certified DirecTV Installer either.

 

[dave29]

thats a fire hazard and against all building codes.
i just have one question.....
how did he bring the cable back out of the dryer vent in the house?

 

[EXTACAMO]

That could also accelerate the accumulation of lint inside your dryer vent possibly causing a fire. :nono2:

 

[dave29]

That could also accelerate the accumulation of lint inside your dryer vent possibly causing a fire. :nono2:

that is exactly why it is against all building codes

 

[EXTACAMO]

Yep, and sorry we must have been typing at the same time. :grin:

 

[dave29]

Yep, and sorry we must have been typing at the same time. :grin:

ha ha, thats ok

 

[dtvcsr]

I had never ran across that before. It sure didn't meet with the definition of standard install. I love the jokes.."lint fade"..lol

 

[curt8403]

I had never ran across that before. It sure didn't meet with the definition of standard install. I love the jokes.."lint fade"..lol

someone should clothesline that installer

 

[dave29]

it sounds like the installer was just venting.......

 

[curt8403]

seriously, he needs to be reported, he is a menace to society

 

[Bsquared]

thats a fire hazard and against all building codes.
i just have one question.....
how did he bring the cable back out of the dryer vent in the house?

That was my question too...How did he get cable back out of the vent? Now, even if they come out and re-route the cable, someone will likely need to patch the dryer vent.

 

[rahlquist]

I had never ran across that before. It sure didn't meet with the definition of standard install. I love the jokes.."lint fade"..lol

Dare I suggest we start a 'most innovative install' thread LOL.

 

[EXTACAMO]

Dare I suggest we start a 'most innovative install' thread LOL.

Not most innovative but most moronic. :nono2:

 

[mystic7]

Maybe Directv sub-contracted your area out to the Maytag repairman.