Dryer Vent Installation Inside Wall

This video will show you how to install a new clothes dryer vent through a laundry room wall to the outside.

Dryer vent installation inside wall.

Dryer vent installation in 6 steps step 1. Vent hose to fit the vent tube and the dryer. When installing a dryer vent for laundry centers in basement locations keep in mind that the vent hood on the exterior of your home must be at least 12 inches from the ground. Diameter opening fits any in wall installation up to 9 ft.

Install the dryer vent cap against the side of your house being sure that its attached pipe fits through the wall opening you have made. Hole saw bit of the same size as the vent tube generally 4 inches across screwdriver. 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. Use a section of vent pipe to mark a circle where the opening will be from inside of your home.

Snap to vent master dryer vent connector kit indoor hook up dryer vent kit. After locating the shortest route for the ductwork determine the location of the dryer vent exit. Diameter x 32 in. The smooth aluminum in wall dryer venting system allows for easy vent installation in laundry rooms located in the center of homes.

Long oval to round top boot and 1 oval to round 90 degree boot with a 4 in. Imperial indoor hook up dryer vent kit. For pricing and availability. For pricing and availability.

For every 90 degree turn and 2 1 2 feet for every 45 degree turn for dryer vent installation. First carefully pull the dryer away from the wall and disconnect the power cord. Long oval pipes 1 support strap 1 4 in. Keep in mind these rules of thumb.

Pull the dryer away from the wall. Duct and subtract 5 ft. Use no more than 25 ft. Venting the dryer outside in cold weather wastes a lot of heat.

But we don t recommend it for two reasons. The system comprised of 3 4 in. Secure the dryer vent cap on the home exterior. Dryer venting cap for an exterior wall with attached vent tube.

If it s gas fired be sure to close the gas valve as well next use a screwdriver or nut driver to loosen the band clamp that secures the plastic vent to the exhaust outlet.