Dryer Vent Inside Wall

For dryer venting use 4 inch smooth wall aluminum pipe.

Dryer vent inside wall.

Transfer that measurement inside if necessary to mark the new dryer vent center. Imperial indoor hook up dryer vent kit. Diameter opening fits any in wall installation up to 9 ft. 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 4 1 4 inch hole saw to cut the vent opening. Once the dryer starts up condensation could form on the inside of the duct. Diameter x 32 in. If you use rigid 4 duct squishing a bit shouldn t be a problem if you do the calculations for the length of the run and reduce the result to allow for the reduced cross section.

For pricing and availability. The smooth aluminum in wall dryer venting system allows for easy vent installation in laundry rooms located in the center of homes. 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. Use either galvanized steel our choice or aluminum duct but don t mix parts.

Hang the pipe from the floor joists don t let it drape on the. Vent hose to fit the vent tube and the dryer. Dryer venting cap for an exterior wall with attached vent tube. Hole saw bit of the same size as the vent tube generally 4 inches across screwdriver.

If everything looks good outside go back inside mark the vent location and plan the dryer duct route photo 1. Long oval to round top boot and 1 oval to round 90 degree boot with a 4 in. Long oval pipes 1 support strap 1 4 in. Dryer vent go inside an interior wall.

Snap to vent master dryer vent connector kit indoor hook up dryer vent kit. If you install an uninsulated galvanized dryer vent in an attic the duct will indeed be cold during the winter when the dryer is not operating. For pricing and availability. Diameter x 12 in.

Venting the dryer outside in cold weather wastes a lot of heat. Your problem is not heat it s volume capacity of the duct. The system comprised of 3 4 in. Buy enough straight duct and fittings to complete the job including an outdoor cap.

Where changes of direction are required use 4 inch aluminum elbows.