How To Hook Up Dryer Vent In Floor

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How to hook up dryer vent in floor.

Flexible dryer vent hoses are usually much longer than you need. The vents typically allow. How to hook up the metal vent from the back of the dryer. Vent from a basement straight outside.

After locating the shortest route for the ductwork determine the location of the dryer vent exit. The metal vent at the back of a dryer serves to discharge hot and moist air during the machine s operation. Dryer on basement floor with duct running up block wall and out rim joist. Before you hook up your washer and dryer clean your air vent to guard against fire hazards.

When hooking up a dryer that has a wall vent near the dryer discharge vent you may require a special dryer vent connector called an offset dryer vent. The dryer tumbles a heating. Dryer on slab on grade with duct going straight out back or up and out. For the washer connect the hot water hose to the hot water faucet and the cold water hose to the cold water faucet.

Excess hose curled up behind the dryer prevents you from pushing the dryer close to the wall and it can also be dangerous. 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.