Make sure that use duct tape on all joints to fully insulate the venting system. The kit is part number W11224254. Venting straight up through the roof is acceptable; however, it is better to vent out through an outside wall. This is not a recent project, but one that I’ve been meaning to share because it might be helpful to others. Depending on the location of your vent, you may require an elbow to connect to the vent hood duct. Finally, I found a person/website that saved me: the Samurai Appliance Repair Man at applianceguru.com. Side venting the clothes dryer: many lessons learned. Be sure to take into account distance adjustments created from appliances resting on top of. The average person should probably consider hiring a professional, because installing a side kit can more or less mean disassembling the entire dryer! Then, chip the masonry away with a chisel. Unfortunately, the regular user manual does not provide instructions or even enough information about the insides of the dryer to figure out how to disassemble it. google_ad_slot = "8463617078"; The hole in the drywall was too big, so I got Matt to cut a square of plywood with a right-sized hole in the middle. Insulate the duct in unconditioned space to keep the moist air inside it from condensing. Accumulated lint and dust leads the list of why laundry room fires occur far ahead of wiring problems or other issues. This is an accessory that can be used across several dryer brands with lint screens in the front; check to see if your model number is compatible. Frigidaire dryer side vent kit - 131456800. That was the only possible way it could go from the blower to the knockout hole in the side. INSTALLING THE SIDE VENT KIT 1. Each piece was under $4. And then, disaster. Dryer odors can come from a few places such as the lint trap, exhaust vent, or not actually from the dryer at all, like the washing machine or the water. Use a section of vent pipe to mark a circle where the opening will be from inside of your home. Argh! The vent cap is not furnished with the dryer but can be purchased at any hardware store. Never use sheet metal screws because the fasteners will catch lint, which is a fire hazard. It is recommended a qualified Service Technician do the installation of this kit and dryer. Recessing the duct into the wall was also not an option because there is plumbing in the wall. Some basement installations require a vertical ascent using 90-degree elbows to reach an outside wall. Check the vent hood frequently and brush out any visible buildup. For side venting (left or right) insert the Exhaust Duct Back into the elblow and out cabinet side. Attach hanger straps to support the duct. For masonry, drill closely-spaced holes around the circumference of the circle that marks the opening. Seal duct joints using foil duct tape. Contact us at diynotblog (at) gmail (dot) com.
