Dryer Vent Through Floor

For 90 venting or vent pipes exiting side wall floor or ceiling in new existing construction.

Dryer vent through floor.

Keep the pipe as short as possible give it a slight drop so any condensed water flows out and be sure to install a wall cap. Shorter dryer hose more rigid metal pipe reduces drying time utilities it pays for itself. Utilizes zero flame spread ul 2158a approved dryerflex transition hose. Go outside to check that the louver or flap on the vent hood is operating.

You will need a 90 degree ell through the floor and another ell to change direction so you can vent it out a wall. Now slide the dryer into place and use the level to see that it rests flat on the floor. Strong magnets self align attach dryer hose to exit vent. 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.

Clamp the vent pipe to the dryer s vent outlet with a pipe clamp and tighten the clamp with a screwdriver. Venting the dryer outside in cold weather wastes a lot of heat. Then turn on the dryer to test the flow of the dryer vent installation. But we don t recommend it for two reasons.