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. Pull the vent off the outlet and vacuum away any lint you find inside the dryer. Then, disconnect the other end of the plastic vent from the ducting that goes outside. Again, use a vacuum cleaner to clear lint out of the round duct.
Step 2: Tighten the clamp Slip a metal band clamp over the lower end of the periscope box vent and press it onto the exhaust outlet. Holding the vent steady, tighten the clamp with a screwdriver until it feels snug.
Step 3: Attach the periscope Grab hold of the upper section of the periscope and lift up until it's a couple of inches above the back of the dryer. Plugin the power cord turn the gas back on if necessary and carefully push the dryer back against the wall. This product will reduce heat and cool loss and condensation build-up. Click here to find a Dundas Jafine product retailer near you. Interested in Dundas Jafine products? Sign up to receive our e-Newsletter! Be the first to learn about innovative products and get tips for all your venting needs.
Learn what you can do to prevent dryer fires in your home with the help of our ProClean products. The Dryerbox can mount on the floor or mid-wall to best suit your dryer design. The entire vent measures 21 inches tall and 9.
With its varying length options, durable construction, and included hardware, this duct from iPower is a great accompaniment to both gas and electric dryers. Its accordion-like coil design adjusts from 4. This tube includes two clamps that ensure a solid connection to the dryer and the dryer vent.
Keep rodents, bugs, and cold air from infiltrating your home via the dryer hose with this vent closure from Heartland. While other vent covers include flaps that can be blown open by the wind or clogged with lint, this model from Heartland takes it to another level.
It features an enclosed cup that seals the opening to the dryer vent when not in use. When the dryer runs, the cup lifts, allowing hot air and lint to escape. When the dryer shuts off, the cup falls back into place, creating a tight seal over the hole. The vent is made of high-grade plastic designed to endure harsh weather and attaches to your home via a square base and four predrilled holes. With its substantial filtering capability, this indoor dryer vent from BetterVent is an excellent option when you have a dryer with no access to an external wall.
The biggest concern most people have when venting their dryer indoors is how recirculating dryer air will affect the air quality in your home. This vent features a dual stainless-steel and polyester filter that removes dust from the air as it passes through. The unit, which measures 15 inches long, 10 inches wide, and 5 inches thick, mounts easily to a wall.
Quick-release clips allow you to remove the filter easily for periodic cleaning. The filter attaches to a standard 4-inch hose.
This well-designed wall-mount vent provides an exhaust point for your dryer while protecting the dryer vent from mice, insects, and cold air. The calimaero HWG features durable brushed stainless steel construction and is compatible with 5- or 6-inch dryer hoses. When the dryer is not in use, the flap closes to prevent animals from entering the dryer hose. When the flap is closed, a foam stopper on the inside of the flap creates a tight seal that keeps cold air out while ensuring quiet operation, and a rubber gasket around the square frame creates a tight fit to the exterior of the home.
The vent includes a 2-inch-long metal tube for an easy connection to the dryer tube on the interior. It has three large 1. Vinyl duct, and in some situations all flexible duct, is not allowed by building codes. The best way to ensure a duct is safe for your installation is to look for a product that is listed, or certified, by a national testing laboratory, such as UL Underwriters Laboratories.
Building codes often specify "listed" or "L and L" listed and labeled duct for all new installations. Here are the most common dryer duct materials used to install a dryer vent. Made of flexible aluminum foil, this is the most common type of dryer transition ducts—those that connect from the appliance to the main duct that runs to the outdoors. Foil duct can accordion from about 1 to 8 feet, which is usually enough for most installations.
Double-check to make sure that this type is approved for your dryer and allowed by local code. Transition ducts must not be concealed inside walls or other building cavities and usually have a maximum allowed length of eight feet. Foil duct is held in place with dryer clamps or large hose clamps.
Metal tape can be used, too, but clamps make it easier to remove the tubing for cleaning. Semi-rigid metal usually aluminum duct is flexible and similar to foil ducting but quite a bit more rigid.
Like foil duct, semi-rigid is used only for transition ducting and should not be concealed in walls or floors. It is typically installed with clamps. Although semi-rigid metal duct is often stronger and has a smoother interior catches less lint than foil duct, it is more common to find listed foil duct than listed semi-rigid.
Slim duct, sometimes called periscope duct or known by the brands Tite-Fit or Skinny Duct, is a telescoping rigid aluminum duct designed for transition ducting in tight spaces. It has a wide rectangular shape except for the two ends where it connects to the dryer and the vent outlet.
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