Cutting & Installing Semi-Rigid Dryer Duct

Tips on how to cut and connect a semi-rigid vent pipe on a clothes dryer. Dryer in video is a Whirlpool Cabrio model WED7300DW.
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[@kennethkendrick4795]

I've never had any problem connecting the vent pipe. My problem is getting out from behind the washer and dryer once the connection is made.

[@MagnificentNG007]

Thank you. I thought I was going to have a heart attack trying to figure this out. It's going to be easy to complete now. THANK YOU AGAIN for simplifying it.

[@jusunH]

Nicely done. Hit the important stuff while making it concise enough didn't have to spend more time then necessary watching

[@IronTeddyBear]

Best part for me: 1:08 I struggled for a half hour trying to get that hose over the stupid pipe. The 3-slit technique and I was done in a few minutes. Thank you!

[@AttRandyReynolds]

I got the duct onto the outside vent pipe the as far as the three 1/2" slot cuts allowed, which was not far enough. I've tried to figure out of there is a way to slightly bent and compress the vent pipes to 3 3/4". That way the duct can actually go over the vent pipe.

[@jirace]

How is this 2019, and this is the best solution we can come up with?

[@theyetay2564]

Thank you for this awesome tutorial. I also have a very tight space between the dryer and the wall and looked all over KZbin for a solution when I came upon this video. Thanks again!!!!

[@leosantos9108]

The Yetay

[@cf8959]

I saw a You Tube video that shows how to do this, as well. This one is way better because he actually knows what he’s doing. He also makes it very easy to follow with step-by-step instructions and does it all in less than 3 minutes. The other tutorial video took 13.5 minutes. He struggled with every single step of the process, like it was his very first time doing it! I half expected him to say “Now, make sure you have a professional do this. You don’t want to burn your house down.” Dude, it’s not rocket science! He should’ve titled his video “Do as I say, not as I do” or “Dryer vent hose replacement for dummies.....like me.” I am 67 years old and don’t know anything about anything. I don’t have the money to pay somebody to do this. But, I think I can actually do this myself! Thanks so much!

[@Iscaper]

Good luck!

[@safetynet11]

Man, nice video. Straightforward, easy to follow. Many of the other videos out there on the same subject aren't very helpful at all.

[@judyl.761]

I think the proper alignment would be crimped inside smooth.

[@beckysimpson3364]

That gap around the outside pipe is big enough for a full grown possum to squeeze through.

[@cf8959]

Yeah, I thought that, too. I said to myself, wait.....you ARE going to fix that ginormous hole back there, right? Unless, of course, it will double as a doggie door.

[@BMR86]

this is great! all it needs is a list of materials in the description! even better would be a link to each item!

[@sharonadelman8711]

This video came in perfect timing, and exactly what I needed. I have been running to and fro HD, for different dryer vent parts. OMG... almost list my mind. I have the semi rigid dryer duct, and may need to get a new one, since the old one hasn't been changed since I bought this house. Struggling on how to connect the semi rigid dryer duct to the outside vent pipe. The 3 snips was the magical word. THANK YOU!!!!!!

[@Iscaper]

Glad I could help!

[@leoncon8]

Just what I needed. You rock Kerry!

[@Iscaper]

+leoncon8 Thanks, I appreciate the feedback.

[@lorelei1852]

You are AWESOME!!! We have been struggling for half an hour or more trying to get a 4 inch hose on a 4 inch pipe. I was trying to cut the pipe instead lol. Thanks so much!! You are a life saver!!!😁😄😂

[@Iscaper]

Thanks, I appreciate the feedback.

[@lorelei1852]

Yw and thankyou!!!!❤

[@AttRandyReynolds]

The single biggest hurdle is sliding the dryer duct over the vent pipe. I would provide the tools and duct, move the appliances, and then pay someone $10 just to slide the duct ends over the pipes. Nothing else. I would even clamp them down myself.

[@randallanderson1632]

It boggles my mind that there isn't a simple plug-in fitting allowing the duct to be pushed on to the wall/dryer pipe with utter ease.

[@wittttttt]

Is that close 90 degree elbow necessary? I'm curious, because the same 90degree turn is made to the wall, without the elbow

[@Iscaper]

I think so. I didn't want to take a chance of kinking the pipe so I used the fitting.

[@SuperModellista]

My hose is so thin, no matter what I do it just crimps and buckles. This quick fix is driving me nuts!! The 3 cuts was super helpful to widen the hose a bit, so thin it’s bending and making me curse. My neighbors probably think I’m crazy!!

[@onetuliptree]

Thanks! Got new washer & dryer installed today, instead of cutting and installing new flex-metal vent pipe, they used existing cheaper pipe, and smashed it up to the vent to make it fit. So now it's a DIY project for me.

[@Iscaper]

That's exactly the reason I didn't let the delivery people install my washer & dryer.

[@giovannialaquinez6004]

What are the measurements for that wash room

[@ralphcottiers2482]

Well done sir. Thank you Ralph

[@Iscaper]

+Ralph Cottiers Thanks Ralph for watching.

[@jimmycrayton9254]

Ralph Cottiers and arrived

[@KEVINfromCALI]

Are both elbows needed or can this be done with just a hose?

[@Iscaper]

Depends on how much room you have. If possible without elbows is preferable.

[@BoUrnNe26]

How exactly did you cut through the main wire that on this that help keeps the pipe' s shape. My fiancee and I are trying to do this and that main wire cannot be cut through with anything we have and just causes the pipe to unravel. Is the tape for there for that reason?

[@Iscaper]

The tape is so I make a straight cut. A sharp pair of tin snips is the most important part of this project.

[@Travel2024-p8n]

Excellent....thank you!

[@jenniferhibbs241]

I liked your video....Home Depot just delivered our dryer and hooked it up, my concern is that the vent pipe behind our dryer is really bent up to make if fit in our laundry room. Is it ok to have a very bent part in the vent pipe?

[@Iscaper]

Better to have gradual bends.

[@jonsmith1259]

How far from the wall is the dryer when you got done? Mine can be no more than 7" from the wall.

[@Iscaper]

It's a tight fit, probably about the same as yours.

[@virginiaw8608]

What type of flex pipe is recommended? I just watched a video where a guy is saying the shiny stuff and white stuff is super flammable. Please help! We need to wash laundry!

[@Iscaper]

I would use the semi-rigid metal pipe. Here's a link: www.lowes.com/pd/IMPERIAL-Outdoor-Exhaust-Dryer-Vent-Kit/4753392

[@Eugenetim1234]

Looking at the exact same model of washer and dryer that you have! Need you advise and comments. WED7000DW &WTW7000DW

[@Iscaper]

We've had ours for 2-1/2 years and so far they are working great.

[@justapointofview696]

Thank you so much for your easy to follow video. Your pacing and visuals were perfect. This explained exactly what I needed to do with the confusing kit that I ordered. Looks like I could have bought these parts off the shelf if I had discovered your video first.

[@Iscaper]

Thanks Janice, I appreciate the feedback.

[@wayneguy6043]

It’s always a mess......

[@ArmyAlison]

Could you tell me how much room you needed between the vent and the dryer?

[@Iscaper]

The gap between the back of my dryer and the wall is 7".

[@spectre7770]

Clear and concise best video by far.

[@milesallgood8113]

Thank you sir, your video was very useful.

[@Iscaper]

Glad it helped!

[@aaronbpi98]

What do you do when your heavy washer is already in place in a tiny laundry room? How do you install a vent pipe then?

[@Iscaper]

The only thing I can think of is to buy a collapsible dryer hose that is long enough so you can connect it to the dryer outlet while the dryer is out of the opening. Then when you push the dryer into the opening the hose will collapse on itself. I had the same problem on my dryer. Be careful you don't kink the hose when pushing the dryer in.

[@hjwang4477]

you can remove the hose to the washer and take the washer out. there is just no way to install drywer in tight space without moving the washer. Even then I have to climbing from the top to the back of the dryer.

[@STM306]

Exactly what I need to do thankd

[@marycosgrove6937]

This is very helpful!

[@mzgizz]

Semi-rigid venting is the best.

[@Iscaper]

I agree.

[@richstevenson1]

Well done video. Thank you.

[@Iscaper]

Thanks Richard for watching.

[@bennyezzy]

Thank U bro

[@kaybee9909]

THANKS!!!

[@Iscaper]

You're welcome!