When installing a dryer vent for laundry centers in basement locations keep in mind that the vent hood on the exterior of your home must be at least 12 inches from the ground.
Where to vent dryer on inside wall.
Unplug your dryer and move it away from the wall and the existing dryer vent.
The smooth aluminum in wall dryer venting system allows for easy vent installation in laundry rooms located in the center of homes.
Venting the dryer outside in cold weather wastes a lot of heat.
Diameter x 32 in.
Diameter opening fits any in wall installation up to 9 ft.
In a finished room use your electronic stud finder to locate the studs and go between them.
Step 2 secure the other end of the dryer tube to the venting box using the other clamp.
To make the dyer more efficient you can buy an inexpensive heat diverter and install it in the exhaust duct of electric dryers only not gas dryers you ll save about 50 worth of heat per load in the winter.
Drill a test hole in the center of the marked circle.
In an unfinished basement choose a flat expanse between two joists.
Use a section of vent pipe to mark a circle where the opening will be from inside of your home.
Long oval to round top boot and 1 oval to round 90 degree boot with a 4 in.
Locate the spot in your laundry area on the interior wall where you want to vent your dryer to the exterior.
Attach the dryer venting tube to the back of the electric clothes dryer using one of the clamps.
Long oval pipes 1 support strap 1 4 in.
After locating the shortest route for the ductwork determine the location of the dryer vent exit.