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    Jan 23, 2014, 06:34 AM
    Why does my vent pipe frost shut
    Vent pipe has frost in it ,stink backs into house
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    Jan 23, 2014, 06:47 AM
    Because its cold out. Water vapor freezes... water vapor goes out of the vent as part of the natural venting process.
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    Jan 23, 2014, 07:59 AM
    There's a solution for that. It's called Arctic vent.
    Check it out. Stay warm, Tom

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