{"id":1476,"date":"2022-02-18T14:50:42","date_gmt":"2022-02-18T17:50:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/powertoolbase.com\/?p=1476"},"modified":"2022-12-01T14:34:28","modified_gmt":"2022-12-01T17:34:28","slug":"dryer-vent-wall","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/powertoolbase.com\/dryer-vent-wall\/","title":{"rendered":"Can You Put a Dryer Vent in the Wall?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Venting outdoors increases the efficiency of your clothes dryer and stops you from breathing in harmful fumes. With several options for venting dryers outside, is venting through a wall a good idea?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Venting a dryer in the wall is the safest and most practical option. Venting to the exterior through a wall means that you can keep the duct pipe short, which decreases the build-up of condensation and lint. Wall ducts also stop cold winds from blowing inside and prevent rodents from taking up residence.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n In this article, I’ll show you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Make sure that the vent has a clear exit on the other side of the wall. You do not want vapors to condensate onto metal surfaces and form puddles. Avoid venting into the attic or drywall; lint and moisture will build up, causing mold and fire hazards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Never vent a gas dryer into any part of your home; the carbon monoxide from these dryers is lethal in closed spaces. Even electric dryers will release toxic fumes from the residues of detergents and fabric softeners left in clean clothes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Yes, but you need to ensure that all lint, gases, and water vapor are unable to leak out in the wall cavity. Moisture will cause mold, lint causes fire hazards, and gases can travel along to other parts of your home. It is also worth following all the guidelines of duct length and distance beyond the outside wall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The process is similar for drywall, but you should find it much easier to drill the hole. You may also be able to use a wood hole saw to make the hole. This means you can use a regular drill, but try to miss the support beams and wall studs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For the best appearance and seal, you want professional venting products that keep the air flowing from the dryer while preventing the weather and rodents from getting in from the outside. Here are my favorite venting products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n These simple kits give you a way of making a sealed and trouble-free connection from your dry to your outside wall. the single 90-degree turn means you can push the dry back further without crushing the pipe, and snap-ring seals ensure that there are no leaks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Included<\/strong>: Snap-to-vent elbow joint and wall connector, 8-foot-long 4-inch hose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This is a drywall-specific product that saves space and reduces fire hazards. The box makes room for flexible hosing so that you can push back the dryer further and mount the exit hole higher without crushing the hose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Included<\/strong>: 4-inch box, duct adaptor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Depending on your needs, you may simply need a long ducting hose. This 25-foot long 4-inch vent hose comes with two jubilee clips, suitable for most dryers. This hose also comes in 6-inch and 8-inch diameters of the same length.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Included<\/strong>: 4-, 6-, or 8-inch hose, 2 \u00d7 Jubilee clips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n An essential add-on, regardless of where you live in the hemisphere. The spring-loaded flap forms a one-way barrier, which closes when the dryer is off. This prevents a backflow of air when the wind picks up and shuts off the entrance to rodents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Included<\/strong>: 4-, 6-, or 8-inch draft blocker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This dryer duct vent improves the appearance of the hole on the exterior wall. The vent automatically opens and closes from the air pressure from the dryer while it is on. And this downward-facing vent also helps prevent the wind from pushing rain into the duct while it is open.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Included<\/strong>: 4-, 6-, or 8-inch draft blocker wall vent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
Pros and Cons of Venting Through a Wall<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Things to Avoid<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
How to Install a Dryer Vent Through the Wall<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Can a Dryer Vent Go Through Drywall?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How Do You Run a Dryer Vent Through Drywall?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Recommended Equipment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Dryer Wall Vent Kit<\/u><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Recessed Dryer Vent Box<\/u><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Dryer Vent Hose<\/u><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Draft Blocker<\/u><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Vent Cover<\/u><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n