Here’s a video of the leak. I’ve done the usual, levelled the GF, cleaned the fan port, checked the seals. But it’s still pouring out smoke. I’ve tried a second in line fan, straightened the hose (it runs 5feet) I’m cutting 2mm MDF.https://youtu.be/VD_vyLz5bVs
So I assume you didn’t accidentally click the compact filter button under the gear icon? It sounded like a fan going, but video can be really hard to tell what noise is what, how loud, etc.
Can you remove the exhaust and take a picture of the fan port? You should be able to shine a light in there and see if the blades are all gunked up. If so, you may need to get the recommended degreaser spray and clean the fan. Otherwise, an obstruction downstream could also cause a build up of pressure forcing the GF to vent out of wherever it can.
Yeah. You gotta rip those out. But I put a piece of wire mesh screen over the opening. Squirrels, it seems, are drawn to dark 4" openings in a wall. I heard one scrabbling in my hose, about a week after I installed the vent for my GF. Though in fairness to the squirrels, my vent is only about 12" off the ground. It’s both tempting and an easy target. Sans flap, the vent needed alternative remediation.