How I make a custom dryer connector (transition) hose

I have an outdated version of this video on FB. I was asked to make this video, here you go!

[@edithmiranda8484]

Thank to your video I was able to fix it my self . THANK YOU!!🙏🙏🙏💚

[@NatesDryerVentCleaning]

@@edithmiranda8484 glad to be a helpful resource! Thank you for your viewership!

[@jcravatt1]

i installed a Mag vent this weekend- it’s fantastic

[@NatesDryerVentCleaning]

@jcravatt1 they're a good product. I typically only recommend them for certain situations that are a minority. But I don't recommend them if the use of their 90 degree turn is also needed to be used.

[@JillofAllTrades2]

Ooh, Inovate has some great products! I’m about to order one of their metal wall dryer vents.

[@DIYLifeSkills]

Good idea. I sometimes struggle to get the correct tight fit with off the shelf products especially because I’m working in a tight space behind the dryer with limited mobility.

[@wakawaka1976]

Ok…. Our dryer hose goes to the floor… but from under the house to the exhaust that exits the wall is basically a right angle but a couple inches to the left directly below the hole from the floor… Guess I could try this and see if it works… like a right angle elbow would fit if the hole in the wall wasn’t to the left.

[@stevendodson3335]

Same bro it sucks dick

[@ptg01]

I was under the impression that these super flexible foil type of exhaust vents are fire hazards as it traps lint ? I do understand the flexibility part that can be very helpful in tight spaces.

[@NatesDryerVentCleaning]

Appreciate your comment the dryer manufacturers are not against flexible connector hoses however they do specifically say which ones to use and which ones not to use. We have another video on our Channel at least one that communicates how all dryer manufacturers recommend not using plastic or foil hoses. Semi-rigid is approved by dryer manufacturers along with products like Dryer Flex and V-Flex.

[@gixxerboyroyluvdrumswaters9023]

Your video was the best. Thank you.

[@NatesDryerVentCleaning]

Thanks! Where did you find it on YT or a website? I'm trying to figure out where all the views are coming from

[@gixxerboyroyluvdrumswaters9023]

@@NatesDryerVentCleaning youtube.

[@johnshoemaker9380]

No NO NO!!!!!! It crushes and starts fires. This guy is a hack!!! Use hard pipe only!!!!

[@johnivers5191]

Thanks Nate. Great information. Much appreciated !

[@NatesDryerVentCleaning]

Awesome thanks for the feedback! I think you were the one I told I was gonna make the video, right?

[@johnshoemaker9380]

No NO NO!!!!!! It crushes and starts fires. This guy is a hack!!! Use hard pipe only!!!!

[@denisewhite5923]

Your video very helpful. Thks

[@omearalam74]

This is really important information. Thanks nate

[@johnshoemaker9380]

No NO NO!!!!!! It crushes and starts fires. This guy is a hack!!! Use hard pipe only!!!!

[@derekjlight]

Nate, thank you for the video. I need to replace my old semi-rigid hose on my gas dryer. I have heard that it is not a good idea to attach the hose directly to the outdoor piping because putting the dryer hose "over" the outdoor hose can create a lint trap inside of the piping and lint can stick to the inside. I was told to make all connections so the pipe can be placed in the inside rather than outside. Is this true?

[@NatesDryerVentCleaning]

It won't cause any problems you can do one of two things especially if your vent happens to be short. 1) assuming the semi-rigid won't slide over the "outdoor piping" which should be Rigid Metal Duct, then snip 2-3 1 inch slips evenly spaced around the semi-rigid to widen that opening that will connect to the Rigid Metal. After fitted on take aluminum tape and seal and secure then a clamp. Or 2) Instead of slots if you have a crimping tool you could crimp either the semi-rigid end which will make it a smaller diameter likely enough to slip INTO the Rigid metal then tape and clamp OR crimp the Rigid Metal "outdoor pipe and the semi Rigid will easily fit ovetop of the crimped end.

[@edriguepetit]

You are the best thank you so much!!!

[@NatesDryerVentCleaning]

Happy to help!

[@JulieAngona-mn4ol]

Thank you!

[@NatesDryerVentCleaning]

Happy to have been able to help!

[@brownitsdown]

so Im coming out of the dryer, down through wall into crawl space with a 4ft piece of dryerflex, then to the hard pipe, how you connect those two, shouldnt the Dryerflex be inside the hard pipe, pics would be great

[@NatesDryerVentCleaning]

Over top of the hard pipe, them tape and clamp to hard pipe. You can see pics/ videos of this in other content on our channel

[@brownitsdown]

@@NatesDryerVentCleaning OK,, gonna see if I can find it, thanks for quick reply

[@NatesDryerVentCleaning]

@aaronburke1587 send me a message on Instagram or Facebook and I'll send a picture or video or both

[@brownitsdown]

@@NatesDryerVentCleaning what is the name of the video, still looking for it on your channel

[@NatesDryerVentCleaning]

@@brownitsdown try the short video "8 ft dryer vent install" or the install under home video

[@coryrush672]

Good video. Ul listed tape next time

[@NatesDryerVentCleaning]

We use UL listed tape for repairs and installs but not transition hoses. You know, those stupid foil hoses are UL listed despite not being recommended by any dryer manufacturer.

[@johnshoemaker9380]

No NO NO!!!!!! It crushes and starts fires. This guy is a hack!!! Use hard pipe only!!!!

[@BG-eb7qu]

Brilliant, thank you

[@BG-eb7qu]

i have a question, can you help if I provide a picture?

[@sassynaturals]

Did you use the sheet metal piece for the wall part also? If not could you? My vent looks exactly like this one

[@NatesDryerVentCleaning]

Great question, you can but it's not necessary. On the wall side we fit the connector hose Overton of the duct, tape and strap it. However you could apply a collar and tape and clamp.

[@sassynaturals]

@@NatesDryerVentCleaning ok great thank you so so much super helpful I was over here struggling lol even with the clamps i saw those sheet metal fittings and wanted it but had no idea how to actually use it

[@NatesDryerVentCleaning]

@@sassynaturals if you have any further struggles don't hesitate to call my company and I can talk to you over the phone on how to maybe do something different to make it easier

[@sassynaturals]

@@NatesDryerVentCleaning oh thank you thats good to know

[@charlessuez3996]

Do the lints get caught on those edges? I saw it in another video. I am trying to do that right now and l am struggling with it 😢

[@NatesDryerVentCleaning]

The edges of what? The Dryer Flex? We have not found it to be any issues with our repeat customers who but them. They are micro-ridges in comparison to the foil hose.

[@jimm.1013]

I missed the part where the pipe is taped and clamped to the part coming out of the wall.

[@NatesDryerVentCleaning]

What do you mean you missed it? Can't tell if you're being sarcastic or not. If that's what you're looking for check the 3:45 minute mark.

[@MrJimMajor]

@@NatesDryerVentCleaning Thank you for your reply. I have not figured out how to put a 4" duct pipe onto the 4" pipe at the wall. Do you do the same at the wall pipe that you did at the back of the dryer? It seemed you do not. Can the 4" wall pipe be somehow compressed to 3 7/8" so the 4" pipe can actually slide on?

[@NatesDryerVentCleaning]

@@MrJimMajor yes! It would be much easier to discuss over the phone. Business is closed now, but can you text my business line or email me and I'll call you tomorrow to help.

[@johnshoemaker9380]

No NO NO!!!!!! It crushes and starts fires. This guy is a hack!!! Use hard pipe only!!!!

[@teri960]

I watched the whole video to find out how to attach the 4" hose to the 4" connector that goes outside and viola - he shows it already connected and taped! :(

[@wakawaka1976]

Can the flexible hose easily be cut and worked with? I need one like 10” long.

[@NatesDryerVentCleaning]

@wakawaka1976 yes absolutely you cut cut it with ant type of knife. After doing so you'll need to snip the wire.

[@sharoncc9192]

You didn't show how to make the cut at the beginning

[@NatesDryerVentCleaning]

Are you talking about the dryer flex? Or the semi rigid? Either way you can basically take a sharp knife or some scissors and cut right through it like butter

[@peterodriguez5636]

? They say not 100% sure that it has paper between aluminum sheet & it can cause a fire

[@NatesDryerVentCleaning]

@peterodriguez5636 the dryer flex absolutely can not "cause a fire". It's the most fire resistant transition hose on the market. There's a ton of videos of people doing demos trying to light that on fire versus other material and that product is the best.

[@rsmolkin]

I need to connect a 6" exhaust fan to a 3" semi rigid duct, how do I do it? I found a reducer on Amazon that's plastic, but it smooth and the duct doesn't fit inside or outside of it

[@NatesDryerVentCleaning]

What's the application, a bathroom fan? About the only duct work you see in homes that's 3 inch is bathroom..

[@rsmolkin]

@@NatesDryerVentCleaning I'm actually doing a diy air conditioner on an ice chest. I found a few designs using a 4" marine blower, but thought an exhaust fan might be better, but the one I ordered is 6", way too big, for the 3" duct. But I want the small duct so that the air would cool better while going through it. I'm also doing a different design with a radiator. But never thought connectimg a duct to a reducer would be difficult

[@NatesDryerVentCleaning]

Reducer will be the only route you can go, that's if you can find a 6 to 3 which may prove to be extremely difficult. You'll probably have better luck replacing the 6 inch fan...

[@johnshoemaker9380]

No NO NO!!!!!! It crushes and starts fires. This guy is a hack!!! Use hard pipe only!!!!

[@rankontop5041]

Do you change these out yearly after the installation?

[@NatesDryerVentCleaning]

No they are very good quality as long as they don't get damaged they will last for years. But they also need cleaning just like the main exhaust.

[@johnshoemaker9380]

No NO NO!!!!!! It crushes and starts fires. This guy is a hack!!! Use hard pipe only!!!!

[@NatesDryerVentCleaning]

Sir, respectfully, do some research and go check out the Dryer Flex website. It's a safe and approved transition hose. ANY type of duct work can crush, which is why the dryer should have a few inches of clearance from behind the machine and if so it won't crush. Why Resort to silly name calling? I'm the certified technician, you aren't.

[@johnshoemaker9380]

@@NatesDryerVentCleaning You sir, should not be doing dryer vents. You have no idea what you are doing. I see fires from these all the time. You are just too lazy to hard pipe. SHAME ON YOU!!! That few inches you state and don't realize the customer will push that back over time. Go get properly trained!!!!!

[@NatesDryerVentCleaning]

Adios then. Please don't watch anymore of my content.

[@johnshoe6246]

@@NatesDryerVentCleaning unfortunately since you are putting people in a dangerous situation because of your lack of understanding that you're doing it completely wrong I will be following you like a hawk and informing everyone that you should be hard piping behind it and not using stuff that starts fire that I see everyday. Sir you are not trained properly and obviously two arrogant to go get trained properly and ask me why am I doing it wrong. Your ego is going to kill someone. But you keep using that Flex and sleeping good at night