How Do You Connect Flexible Vent Aluminum Pipe To Vent?
Flexible aluminum hose is often used to connect a clothes dryer to vent pipe that extends through an exterior wall. The metal-skinned version is preferable to vinyl flexible hoses because the plastic variety can rot and become flammable. Homeowners are most likely to encounter a flexible dryer vent when installing or repairing a clothes dryer. When doing so, the flexible pipe must form a tight, secure connection with both the exhaust vent of the appliance and the pipe that connects the laundry space to the exterior. Locate the vent pipe, a four-inch diameter round metal duct that projects about two inches from the wall. The vent is often near the floor, but may be higher on the wall in a basement installation. Locate the matching exhaust vent opening on the back of the dryer. Slip a hose clamp over the end of the flexible vent. Slide the open end of the vent pipe over the dryer exhaust and push it on as far as possible. The fit will be tight, and may require some gentle persuasion. Sli
