[hotrodgirl]

Actually, the laundry room off the garage is well vented, also with an exhaust fan. The dryer vents outside. However, being when the exhaust is not on there is a lot of humidity in both places as the air just sits stagnant. I first noticed the hinges on both appliances starting to rust and asked my neighbors about that. A common addiction I was told. There is a treatment you can spray to retard rust, but why do this if you can extend the life of your machines by having them indoors? I have also wondered if they work as efficiently out there as opposed to in, but that's a question that will go unanswered, I'm afraid! Having lived with the situation both ways, my preference would be to have them indoors.