Install a Dryer Vent in a Tight Space / Dryer Vent Options That Won't Burn Your House Down

Need a little extra space in your laundry room? This video will show you 2 ways to move your dryer closer to the wall safely and easily. I will show you step-by-step instructions on how to properly install a dryer vent up to code.
Affiliate Links to Products Used, If purchased I receive a small commission
Periscoping Vent: amzn.to/3SKGEkd
Wall Vent (2x6 Construction Required): amzn.to/48Vkwcz
HVAC Foil Tape: amzn.to/3vpJS3L

[@scoutgirl7739]

Thanks for the ideas. It gave me the inspiration to get my dryer venting done. 👍

[@thedustybuilder]

There is no better way to spend the weekend!

[@pharpester]

That’s funny 😂 your “drywall penance”

[@katylowe3504]

I would like to use the periscope one off to the side, through an adjacent wall and end right there in the back hallway. Short trip, easier to clean. Our dryer is electric, no gas in this subdivision. The current dryer vent goes UP, not out, 15 feet to the roof. I think this is a fire waiting to happen, even with annual duct cleaning for $125.

[@thedustybuilder]

Hmmm, when you say end in the hallway......I'm assuming it's going to vent outside. That could probably work, it might get tricky if you need to use a 90 at some point. I agree though, I wouldn't want my dryer venting onto the roof for several reasons!!

[@adriantaylor1986]

Doesn't the use of the periscoping slim-fit vent require the lint to blow upwards and out? Wouldn't that increase the amount of lint that gets trapped in there?

[@thedustybuilder]

Hello! Most ducts will only be a few feet long and the smooth surface will aid in blowing the lint outside. The periscoping vent is referred to as a 'transition duct' in the code book. The code allows this duct to be 8 feet long, less for every elbow that is installed. 😁

[@adriantaylor1986]

@@thedustybuilder Thank you. I want to save space in our laundry room and this sounds like the best option.

[@ejh7765]

Has anyone figured out what to do to save space for an LG wash tower dryer hose connection. It’s in the middle of the stack about 35 in up yet most dryer wall connections are at/near floor. I was thinking of the periscope yet the water hoses are exactly below the dryer hose opening! SMH.

[@thedustybuilder]

I just looked at it online, I would just turn the stack upside down, problem solved. Just kidding. What a bad design. Nothing comes to mind..... other than changing the dryer vent location, but that is a massive inconvenience.

[@ejh7765]

@@thedustybuilder so true! Lol

[@user-jv8mi6by1u]

I have a right side vent can I use that piece to go outside? It’s a tight hit

[@thedustybuilder]

Ooh, good question. Unfortunately no. I haven’t seen any specific vent for that scenario. I would do a 90 off the dryer and rigid ductwork until it terminates at the wall. Good Luck!

[@ErikBartlow]

Do you know if you can flip the outbound vent to the same side as the inbound vent?

[@thedustybuilder]

You can ! It will slide off and you can arrange it that way

[@ErikBartlow]

@@thedustybuilder I successfully installed it. Worked great!

[@thedustybuilder]

@@ErikBartlow fine job!!

[@loridavidson3329]

Can you put the rectangle dryer vent in the wall between studs?

[@thedustybuilder]

No! That vent needs to accessible. The vent for an in the wall application needs a 2x6 wall , hope that helps

[@tims_always_fishing7117]

So we bought new washer and dryer, and I'm now ripping apart my laundry room because the former owners put this in the wall and it wasn't even frigging put together right!!!

[@thedustybuilder]

@@tims_always_fishing7117 man that stinks! So common though, I work in a brand new building that had a small fire because the dryer vent was installed wrong

[@pharpester]

Bummer about the dryer box, I wanted to do something similar, but ended up not doing it after all of my research, etc.

[@thedustybuilder]

Yeah….the shame was worse than the extra work

[@pambikes6030]

I have that vent and the dryer is stacked. when the washer spins, the vent pulls out of the wall or the dryer. What can I do to prevent it from coming out?

[@thedustybuilder]

Hello. I would do 2 things. 1). Make sure the dryer is level…. If it isn’t, the spin cycle makes the entire washer move 2) Use a clamp And foil tape to secure the connection. Good luck!

[@aayotechnology]

To add to the dusty builder you can also add a set of good vibration pads.

[@thedustybuilder]

@@aayotechnology good point, thanks!