How To Replace A Dryer Vent: Easy Step-By-Step Guide For Tight Spaces

[@bobmiller2258]

The crimped male coupler is supposed to go on the inside. It's all about air flow. Warm air is exiting the dryer so your female periscope coupler needs to be on the outside attached to the dryer. Now attaching to the wall, the crimped periscope male coupling goes on the inside in order to keep the air flow as much unrestricted as possible

[@eman-3]

Absolutely right. Everything from the exhaust pipe on the dryer out to the cover for the exterior vent should go "inside" the next pipe fitting. Otherwise as you stated, the airflow is disrupted and also lint will easily begin to accumulate at that joint and clog the line creating a fire hazard and lower efficiency of the dryer but nice job Bodie of getting people familiar with the periscope vent.

[@energybasics]

@@eman-3 oh great explanation thank you. I'll be doing this 2morrow

[@susanmei9980]

I know a lot of ppl complained that you installed it backwards, (which according to my research, is true, 😬) but I still benefitted from your video, so thank you. It’s easy to see what went wrong when you’re watching someone else figure it out ((I always find it helps me imagine my way thru a project, watching someone else work, and brainstorm some possible improvements), but when you are the one figuring it out for the first time, you don’t have the advantage of hind sight! I still enjoyed the video and thank you for making it and for sharing! 🌷

[@DIYHGP]

Susan thank you for your kind comments and thanks for watching.

[@StockDoc2k]

I'm not sure I would call it "complaining" as much as I would call it "Adding Insight". All data input helps for a better outcome. Great Video and Great comments

[@johnshoemaker9380]

No NO NO!!!!!! It has too much back pressure and starts fires. This guy is a hack!!! Use 4" round hard pipe only!!!!

[@internalmanofmystery]

@@johnshoemaker9380 These ducts are UL approved.

[@kevingray8616]

I have used one of these over 9 years with great success. This was a challenge I had to solve when I bought this house. I just do normal cleanings yearly with a rotary brush. My washer is to the left of my dryer, but my dryer must vent to the left side wall of the washer near the back wall. (reversing them would cause door opening problems) Space is tight so I have to use a periscope vent. I do think it helps that they are both on pedestals so that my dryer vent is downward. I pulled it all out when I replaced my washer a few months ago. I was pleasantly surprised that I only had lint in little nooks and crannies of the periscope vent and it was minimal. It was completely safe.

[@hnkparts]

Your instructions are presented in a clear and concise manner, making it easy to follow.

[@StockDoc2k]

I would have gave up when the gas line prevented the fitting. :) Great DIY mindset to power through without even a blink!

[@johnshoemaker9380]

No NO NO!!!!!! It has too much back pressure and starts fires. This guy is a hack!!! Use 4" round hard pipe only!!!!

[@alexmoreno8537]

Who cares if he installed it backwards, figure it out and thank the guy!! Thank you for the idea, great job!!

[@cameronwhicker950]

The proper alignment is crimped inside smooth. While this job may be an improvement. It is backwards and would have needed no “relief slots” if flipped the proper way around.

[@jeffreyjohn2037]

Hacker

[@newtonraymond77]

Yep dude created a lint trap

[@Thurge]

That's exactly what I was thinking. Basically you want no obstructions to the airflow. So the wall connection goes inside the flange and the dryer connection goes outside the flange. It's supposed to be that way to prevent the ridge from restricting the air flow. So yeah this is a bad video as far as that is concerned.

[@jerijeppesen9321]

I wondered about that!

[@csrnibbler9912]

I was just about to make this same comment. The crimped flanges should fit perfectly inside of the non-crimped flanges without making any cuts.

[@scottnipps1617]

You installed the vent backwards. The smooth vent fits over the dryer and the crimped side fits inside the wall.

[@hmtrimworks7148]

Lint is definitely going to build up in there... I would suggest your next video be on how to mount a fire extinguisher in your laundry room

[@loubonaparte5063]

What an idiot...

[@molotovcockatiel1312]

This is EXACTLY what I needed to see! Thank you for a very informative and easy to follow video!

[@johnshoemaker9380]

No NO NO!!!!!! It has too much back pressure and starts fires. This guy is a hack!!! Use 4" round hard pipe only!!!!

[@DIYHGP]

Glad it was helpful!

[@stephendall2329]

I think you have the flanges mounted backwards. The crimped flange should go inside the smooth flange. Otherwise the lint will build up on the edge of the inside flange. Same with the screws. They catch lint and cause build up.

[@johnshoemaker9380]

No NO NO!!!!!! It has too much back pressure and starts fires. This guy is a hack!!! Use 4" round hard pipe only!!!!

[@thecrittergitter7576]

I was wondering about the square pipe? I do know that for every 90° bend in a pipe, it loses 5 cfm of airflow. They are losing at a minimum of 10cfm of airflow with just that rectangular apparatus and possibly more because of the rectangular exhaust. The screws should Not be more than a quarter inch through the pipe walls. If they're longer, they will cause lint build up. I showed my wife even she knew why the screws should be short.

[@deejohnson5163]

I think you did a great job to a difficult problem.

[@katylowe3504]

Gotten as far as just after you used tin snips and covered rough edge in painters’ blue paper tape. Go back and replace that with aluminum duct tape. Non-flammable alternative. Very helpful video on using this alternative vent chase. Thanks.

[@DIYHGP]

Well, if you watch to the end of the video, you would know that I already made that suggestion.

[@aayotechnology]

@@DIYHGPHa. You said you were filling the gaps shown with aluminum tape, not replacing the blue tape as Katy suggested.

[@DIYHGP]

That’s correct

[@davidclayton6521]

Up and out is best heat rises . I did not buy this slim vent but bought one like it . I am going to run it up the back of the dryer and then out the wall

[@DadsRCGarage]

I appreciate you posting this. It definitely helped with my install.

[@DIYHGP]

You’re welcome

[@LA70S]

We were told not to use any corrugated venting material for our dryer. Also, perhaps the outside dryer vent that exits the house should have been replaced first. It looked to be pretty old a beat up. We used straight, smooth venting material, connected it with the screws but then wrapped with aluminum tape. Save, secure and no leakage. Helps to keep the cold/heat from escaping into the house, also. Just takes kudt a little extra time.

[@luiszaragoza3721]

Flip the vent and it seems like you would have cleared the gas fitting, looks like you have excess vent at exit of dryer lint can accumulate there, before you make final connections wipe down with alcohol to remove oil’s from any joints where exhaust can escape, use aluminum tape do not use duct tape it will dry out and become brittle. I installed this same vent and it so happens that I used every inch of it and it’s working great! If after flipping the vent and it was coming in contact with gas fitting shut the gas off and shorten the nipple, Simple. Good luck DIY’s 🤙🏼😉

[@MadeintheUK987]

This is EXACTLY what I was looking for! Thank you soo much!!!!

[@DIYHGP]

You're so welcome!

[@kimmydee8347]

My laundry room exactly!!

[@AJSLB]

Solid video, nice easy way of explaining things, will definitely help me out!

[@apurvamathur6333]

I just did mine today, thank you so so much for the video.

[@DIYHGP]

You’re welcome

[@timburke3166]

I agree with the previous comment ... the crimped stack is specifically designed to go inside of the flat stack. The installation method shown in this video is incorrect. In addition, it is not a good idea to introduce paper masking tape to the vent as it could create a fire hazard. If you need to protect the trimmed edges, it is preferable to use aluminum foil tape specifically designed for high temperature applications. Finally, it is never a good idea to push your dryer (or washing machine) in so far that it touches your gas supply line. Both of these machines vibrate and could move during operation (unbalanced washing machines can walk around the room) which can cause failure to the gas supply line or vent stack.

[@DIYHGP]

Tim, I agree. If you watch the complete video, you will see at the 7:30 spot, I explain replacing the blue tape with the aluminum tape.

[@FreshCityVentures]

DIY Home & Garden Projects The tape should be the least of your concern with this hack job. What a mess! Needs to be completely redone, PROPERLY.

[@user-ek7hw6pl8y]

they make a box that is recessed in wall that gives plenty room for conections they have been using them in new homes for years fit both 2x4 and 2x6 walls

[@jweaver512]

I’m installing this vent in my home tomorrow, fingers crossed. Thanks for the video!

[@DIYHGP]

Good luck, it should go well.

[@newtonraymond77]

If you're gonna instruct people to do stuff wrong you should declare at the beginning that this video is for entertainment purposes only because you've just created a lint trap and fire hazard

[@johncausey5344]

Try some aluminum tape to seal it up.. Worked awesome on mine.. Absolutely no lint or dust behind my dryer

[@johnshoemaker9380]

No NO NO!!!!!! It has too much back pressure and starts fires. This guy is a hack!!! Use 4" round hard pipe only!!!!

[@bcbock]

I solved the gas line problem by having the plumber put the gas port into a wall box. I still have the gas flex line, but it takes up less space than the dryer vent and they are no longer near each other.

[@us-unclesam6566]

Backwards flow installation, with inside lip facing flow nothing but a lint collector. Also, fire hazard with blue paper painters tape on hot vent. Only use metal tape on all dryer vent installations.

[@DIYHGP]

You people kill me. the ones that don’t ever watch the end of the video to see that I replaced the blue tape with the metal tape. watch the whole damn thing before you comment.

[@us-unclesam6566]

@@DIYHGP I apologize for my hasty comment regarding your video.

[@Watchdog_McCoy_5.7x28]

@@DIYHGP but it's still backwards....

[@aufish2311]

I have the exact same dryer vent. It requires a lot of work and it leaks lint from every crack and crevice. My dryer is vented through the roof which is a terrible design. I ended up wrapping the entire vent, after cutting it to size, in duct tape. Works perfectly now, but still a pain.

[@DIYHGP]

I recommend the aluminum tape over duct tape.

[@johnshoemaker9380]

No NO NO!!!!!! It has too much back pressure and starts fires. This guy is a hack!!! Use 4" round hard pipe only!!!!

[@fredyfender6139]

You are installing it backwards

[@cheryladelmeyer8172]

I liked how you used the socket to tighten the gasket, don’t you need a gasket next to wall side? Also crimp goes inside. So extension is backwards. Might want a do over.

[@fredyfender6139]

Agree with you 101 %

[@johnshoemaker9380]

No NO NO!!!!!! It has too much back pressure and starts fires. This guy is a hack!!! Use 4" round hard pipe only!!!!

[@HARRUMPH-SAL]

For proper air flow & exhaust... New vent pipe goes INSIDE the old (house wall) outlet. Other side of new vent pipe goes OVER the dryer outlet. Simple. You can even use a bead of duct putty when you assemble.

[@tobyhorath8284]

Just sent this thing back to Amazon. What I pos!

[@lorrireynolds3787]

Thanks so much. This is one of the most aggravating jobs around the house I've ever had to do. (Lorri's Hubby)

[@momsadvise4468]

Same here.

[@oldkid6]

It would be easier to just buy another house.

[@karlchristofferson3588]

That's funny

[@ninjamaster3453]

It’s true

[@oldkid6]

@@ninjamaster3453 gang gang

[@DewiMorgan]

Just bought a new house... it has even less space than in the video :( I'm hoping that a periscope plus a magvent coupler should mean I only ever need to do this stupid job once, then never again, even when cleaning the vent.

[@DewiMorgan]

It worked wooo!

[@research903]

If you had cut the box so that the input from the dryer was at the END of the box, it looks like it would have cleared the gas line. A pic from the top looking down would confirm whether or not it would have.

[@mikehawk6775]

Congrats on the extra 3/4” you gained.

[@elle9633]

Sir, save yourself all that needless extra trouble and money by foregoing the periscope vent and just directly connecting a modified (cut to size) aluminum flex hose. I find that in your particular situation, where the wall connector was too short and the gas line was in the way, the periscope dryer vent, which is typically used to save space, was completely unnecessary.

[@DIYHGP]

Due to the compact space, the periscope vent was the only solution. But thanks for your reply.

[@MrKevinw6]

From the dryer to the outside, always male into female in the direction of airflow.

[@johnrespect4215]

IN MY BOOKS IT'S UNSAFE, THE FLAT VENT CAN LEANING ON THE GAS LINE ELBOW POSSIBLY CREATING VIBRATION AND DISTURBING THE GAS LEAK SEALER or THE GAS LINE ITSELF.

[@michaelrizzo471]

Look how much your dryer is off the back wall nice to get it flushed

[@ClaNan]

Totally installed backwards. Lint will catch on the inner lip and build up causing a fire hazard! If you are going to go through the trouble to do a video, make sure you do it right.

[@miamifins2012]

Settle down simple one.

[@btomas225]

You lost me when you started cutting the 'reliefs' into the inlet and outlets. Like others have said, the ones with the crimps are meant to fit inside the mating fitting.....

[@jeffstanley4593]

Those "grippers" were backwards. Gripper on smooth not on each other. They are actually use to reduce diameter but since you put them on each other that messed it up. You would not have had to cut those slots had you done it correctly.

[@sd-pv6it]

I would put a Carbon monoxide detector in that room or near it.

[@rfehr613]

Chopping holes in a gas dryer vent. Genius.

[@theboxhead007]

It worries me you ignored the air flow with a gas dryer. You should not touch gas appliances without doing your home work. The crimped end should go into the wall. Also you have to do a better job at sealing the joints since it’s gas. I’m worried about the work you do!

[@batbawls]

One other option is to cut a dryer sized square in the side of the house and hang the ass of the dryer outside, then foil tape around the perimeter of the dryer. Just have to be sure to use a wet approved housing for the 240v outlet on the outside of the house.

[@smashandburnyt6938]

I saw him vent. He's the impostor

[@cclark3905]

Ironically I need to vent... None of this should be this hard whether it be a new home or home that's 40 years old it boggles my mind that the home builder and the architect have evidently never had to install a clothes dryer... I would bash on the manufacturers but I understand from a gravitational standpoint why you want the vent hole on the dryer on the bottom I also understand that they make attachments like this my biggest complaint is the amount of room that most home builders much less apartments give you to install any of these things!!! what world do these people live in?

[@DIYHGP]

I agree 100%

[@harryhoesch3793]

AAll that for an inch closer to the wall? Door seemed to clear it, to begin with.

[@user-uv4mg4ve9p]

What is the point of this since the gas line prevents you from getting the dryer closer to the wall as intended?

[@saa5197]

Installed backward gas escapes

[@CarlosGarcia-ij4yg]

Kinda Mickey moused but it should work. Also the spring clips should only be used on flexible dryer vent hoses.

[@elle9633]

Agreed. How about he foregoes the periscope vent all together.

[@n9wox]

@@elle9633 the alternative is for the dryer to be a foot away from the wall.

[@tammyfowler9994]

Awesome!!

[@chetmarcotti4953]

Nice hob

[@sharonlatour6230]

Mine was put on backwards!!! No wonder it keeps sliding Off!!!!!!

[@briandelaney5283]

Why is the gas line ALWAYS in the way. I have a few rentals and a personal property and seems the plumbers must purposely place then within an inch of something. I doubt and always.

[@alfredocuomo1546]

Looks like you should have flipped the exhaust to move the box away from the gas line. That would have moved the dryer two inches closer to the wall and may have fixed the need for the short piece of flex pipe.

[@readGodsword]

not sure your vent should touch the gas line...

[@nanazorrinamartinez6486]

Gretchen Incookeville my thought exactly

[@chvydrptop]

The hard angle on these is worrisome for lint build up and cleaning.

[@DIYHGP]

I agree, unfortunately this is the way the house was built, with little choice.

[@Letsgo-gx4dl]

Ty

[@Kittycat822]

You got it backwards. The flat goes over the top going out of the dryer and the crimped one goes inside the out pipe.

[@jayveedubb]

It's a shame the Home Builders & Appliance Manufacturers don't work together to "Standardize" the vent pipe position on the wall. Then you could implement a simple self sealing dock. I am a service technician and see plenty of this "Hillbillie" Hookups in homes like this one. Problem 1: You won't ever move that dryer to retrieve any items that fall behind. WHY: You have to move the Washer & Dryer to get the runaway that fell behind, you have better things to do on Saturday. So there it sits. Meanwhile other items along with combustible matter such as lint mixed with Fabric Softener will join the party in time. Problem 2: "What's this additional Labor Charge on my repair bill?" That was for the extra 1/2 hour to reconnect your dryer to the wall! For now just use: Deflecto Easy Connecting Dryer Vent Hook Up Kit , Flexible Semi-Rigid Aluminum Duct, (HUPK8WA/4) The plastic collars just push on the wall pipe and dryer pipe.

[@susiemcdonagh2438]

The only other problem is not all dryers have the vent in the same exact spot. I have a new washer and dryer.. the vent to the wall and dryer are dead on.. (the old one was not) problem is I have to remove the washing machine to get behind the dryer if I use something like a periscope. I was thinking more telescoping. I can't stand it.. my dryer always gets the code that the airflow is bad with the huge hose that is on it now.

[@wallacebrownjr.3712]

You ended up using the same vent you said kept falling off

[@jonholmes3423]

What if dryer is on top and shoot is in ceiling

[@rachelbee7921]

👍🏽

[@itsgabegutierrez]

With the gas line pushing it out I'm not sure you're saving any space. Btw, you installed it backwards.

[@nadine91]

When your're too old to move your dryer and you need to have someone else do it. whoever sees that set up will be wondering what you were smoking...should turn off gas before moving the dryer...

[@daddylogan]

That darn gas line kind of ruined the whole purpose of getting the dryer closer to the wall. You might have gained an inch.

[@DIYHGP]

That’s right but at least I didn’t have a crunched up line.

[@DIYHGP]

That’s right but at least I didn’t have a crunched up line.

[@robertlandry8271]

Given the comments about your connecting the periscope backward, you should pull out your video from public viewing.

[@163sheriff]

You have it reversed , the tapered side goes into the pipe in the wall..

[@mariannefanning2640]

Very helpful - thank you

[@johnshoemaker9380]

No NO NO!!!!!! It has too much back pressure and starts fires. This guy is a hack!!! Use 4" round hard pipe only!!!!

[@heathersimons5689]

Does anyone know how you could install this in a wash closer where the two units face each other? There is about 1” of clearance on each side so I don’t know what other options there are

[@kristianrondeau3849]

Looks like you put it on backwards mate. Why hot raise the gas line while you’re at it

[@dadthefixerflorida]

Any issues with airflow and sensors going bad because of the lower airflow space? I have a Samsung with a similar situation, I used the periscope vent and I have been having to replace the element more than once and the other sensors. Not sure if it’s related to the narrow vent

[@DIYHGP]

Dad, sorry I cant help you with that one.

[@cybco]

Had the vent box backwards with matching wall and dryer vents - oops.

[@amberwalker2106]

Can you use a periscope 0-18 if your dryer is on a pedestal? My pedestal measures 14 inches ?

[@DIYHGP]

amber, yes it should work horizontal as well as vertical

[@chillios2222]

I had the same problem I actually modified the piece in the wall with a long tube ( yanked the old one out ) flex aluminum can actually turn over itself like a snake 🐍

[@aztecjoe29]

Would have been the same thing without it maybe even better cool concept though

[@razblack]

these cause a lot of air pressure though... which will eventually backup a lot of lint

[@warrenranstrom4462]

Geez your arms have more hair than my whole family’s heads!!

[@speedracer175]

Why not just use a window vent?

[@NC-bs6yi]

Nice guy in sure. Maybe get installing info from another channel. His intentions were good but he does not know important things

[@nickv4073]

That vent gets HOT! Not a good idea to have it touching the gas line.

[@jascam1]

Definitely not a DIY project, This is like trying to reinvent the wheel.

[@yolandafortenberry597]

Sorry but still to close to the gas line and the box it well get hot , be safe and careful.

[@NsyShwl]

Seems like just cutting the original flexible hose shorter would have done the same thing? Oh and I hate it when builders leave the pipes sticking out the walls as if they didn't know that it would cause appliances like your dryer or stove to stick out instead of sticking to the wall 😢

[@miketheyunggod2534]

I don’t vent. I just open the basement windows.

[@joshuaolds6035]

Those space saving devices are horrible and should never be used. Dryers are meant to exhaust thru a 4” round metal duct, and only a 4” round metal duct. These space savers are highly restrictive and can cause dryer damage or worse.

[@scottmangan6494]

You should tell Whirlpool that, the manufacturer of the vent....

[@dean3583]

Or just use a 2 feet (extendable to 6ft) semi-rigid aluminum transitional duct that has male and female terminates on both ends. Just bought one yesterday for $15 at HP.

[@julieclark5671]

Would love to know where you found your transitional duct. I need to fix my problem ASAP, and this seems the way to go.

[@dean3583]

@@julieclark5671AT Homedepot, look for the semi-rigid aluminum 4" tube that has a male and female extensions at both ends. Buy two 4" metal clamps to tighten them together.

[@catatonicbug7522]

Unfortunately, this method forces the dryer to be much further from the wall than the periscope. Two 90º bends, plus 4" semi-rigid duct leaves a minimum of a 7" gap behind the dryer. The periscope drops that gap considerably, allowing the washer and dryer to sit at the same (or at least similar) distances from the wall.

[@Mr26soultrain]

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[@jimoverton925]

It’s backwards!

[@minnesotadryerventguys]

So those square vents actually are not good. if its a gas dryer.. carbon monoxide will leak out if not sealed. Do not use duct tape use ul listed foil tape. it can handle up to 150 degrees. Duct tape cant. If it's a electric dryer the lint gets stuck in it because it is not natural air flow flowing one way. the air circulates in there and doesn't go strait out. (its a disruptive path for the air flow and lint) Try Not to use these contraptions & any flexible tubing because the lint gets caught in the crevices and it forms a back up.

[@DIYHGP]

Obviously you didn’t watch until the end of the video, where I discussed using the aluminum tape to seal all the joints. I appreciate your comments but they’re incomplete because you didn’t watch the video completely.

[@profuse007]

I came here because of toilet sitting too far from the wall

[@synthesizerisking2886]

Did your noheat go to heating again?

[@hibbertsinc2826]

worst way to vent the dryer.. to much restriction

[@Jo.Weaver]

Those furry arms though.

[@FreshCityVentures]

@1:47 - The lip on the vent is irrelevant because you slide your next piece INSIDE to prevent lint front getting caught on the seam and creating a blockage/fire hazard. I suggest you delete this video. What a hack-job.

[@MrBmcfly]

Really doesn’t look like you saved very much space and that’s a lot fabricating.

[@johnshoemaker9380]

No NO NO!!!!!! It has too much back pressure and starts fires. This guy is a hack!!! Use 4" round hard pipe only!!!!

[@r.powell2351]

There are MUCH better systems that are much easier to set up than this.

[@FrozenGecko]

Such as?