Dryer Venting Close To Wall

Copperfield 89636 18 inch 29 inch close clearance dryer vent periscope pipe for venting to side.

Dryer venting close to wall.

If your dryer has side exhaust capabilities you can move the dryer close to the wall relocate the exhaust opening through the wall and reroute the vent hose to give your dryer a close fit in the. But we don t recommend it for two reasons. I was trying to lean back over the dryer. Vent dryers outside venting the dryer outside in cold weather wastes a lot of heat.

Smart choice close elbow dryer accessory effectively turns 90 degrees with 4 1 2 in. Remove the hole saw frequently to keep it cool and to remove debris. Various similar methods of vent modification exist. Whirlpool 4396037rp 0 to 18 inch vent periscope.

It is designed for close placement to the wall for limited space installation where the vent must turn 90 degrees. 3 9 out of 5 stars 3. For instance you can purchase recessed wall boxes designed to hold dryer vents within the wall at steep angles allowing you to push your dryer as close to the wall as clearance specifications allow. Use a 4 1 4 inch hole saw to cut the vent opening.

To make the dyer more efficient you can buy an inexpensive heat diverter and install it in the exhaust duct of electric dryers only not gas dryers you ll save about 50 worth of heat per load in the winter. When you slide this unit to the length you need you will notice that there are some small gaps that you will need to seal up. Getting your dryer closer to the wall requires modifying your venting system. That was the root cause of my frustration.

If you are installing a dryer vent through a finished wall remove a small section and check to be sure you won t be cutting through any wiring plumbing or ductwork. The first mistake most builders make is installing the vent pipe in finished laundry rooms close to the floor. To get started we pulled our dryer away from the wall and disconnected the duct from the dryer and wall with a flat head screwdriver. This contraption moved my dryer 6 closer to the wall due to the wall hose and dryer hose not lining up.

4 1 out of 5 stars 950. Use duct tape for best results. Figures a b and c show the three most common paths from the dryer to the exterior. Vent a dryer through the roof only as a last resort.

If possible position your dryer along an exterior wall to keep the vent as short as possible. Use to turn 90 within 4 in. You just loosen the screw on the worm clamps metal circular bands that hold the duct to the vents and pull the duct off.