Easy Install of Dryer Vent, Ducting, and Bracing #homeimprovement #diy

Follow this step-by-step dryer venting install. This was a long run for a dryer vent...not typical. However, we swapped out the incorrect metal downspouts that were used as vent pipe with proper HVAC vent pipes and junctions. All vent pipe was secured to the floor joists with multi-use metal bracing straps.

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0:00 Introduction
1:27 Oversized Hole needs Proper flange to cover gap
1:51 Screw to floor With wood screws
2:03 DAP interior Caulk around Flange
2:15 Demo out existing pipe
2:27 Measuring pipe length To clear existing duct work
2:53 Vent pipe clicks together
3:19 Cut pipe to length to clear existing duct work
3:39 Attach metal HVAC duct strap
3:46 Attach ducting tape to elbow
4:04 More HVAC dueting tap at each connection
4:35 Attach HVAC strap to 2 x 4
4:45 Bracing was added for this install to secure pipe
6:30 Nail marks at all 4 corners
6:40 Masonry bit
7:00 Insert plastic anchors
7:06 Attach exterior vent tape with HVAC ducting tape
7:14 Install through hole
7:22 Install screws
7:39 Fitting pipe for final elbow
8:16 Extra strapping for security

[edhixon]

I appreciate seeing/learning to use an angle grinder to cut the duct. Thanks!

[andrewbashlor]

Short, too the point, easy to understand and thorough. Very professional. Thanks

[ducamuk]

Very nice work. Thank you for breaking down what you were doing and posting it. ✌️

[HighSierraBob]

The crimped end of the duct goes in the direction of the airflow.

[BobbyFigliola]

Nice job brother, straps and all. good crawl space... ya wish they were all that clean and maneuverable....haha.
experience of attics and "crawl spaces". thanks for posting !!

[fldave]

That downspout is classic! :D :D Just a tip, put the duct about 2 inches below the HVAC flex, you could create a condensation issue or even burn the outer jacket if you don't. Also, run a bead of silicone around the vent flange before securing it to the brick.

[andretenthorey-thetenthore]

Hey Chris.. Its Andre.. How are you? I went to Youtube to check out how to install a dryer vernt correctly on my new/old home and there you were. So cool. Hope all is well my friend...

[DGTubbs]

This is just the video I was needing. Similar situation in my home. Old vent duct travels down into the basement, but through the wall. The old outside vent isn't secured to the duct, but it is to the wall. Fortunately, the hole for the vent is in the wood framing, not the cinder block foundation (whew). The old duct is just a long segment of dryer flex duct passing through a large hole in the drywall, through the floor plate, and just hanging as it negotiates its way to the outside vent. Can't go through the floor; the A/C duct is directly below the dryer (🤦‍♂). Tough situation. But this gives me some great ideas! Thanks! 😁

[ricos]

Nice installation. Getting ready to do the same thing.

[willshaw]

At 4:37, the duct is directly in contact with wood. My mechanical inspector here in Florida advised me you need at least 1” clearance between pipe and wood to allow for heat.

[caseyhuefner]

your crimped pipe end are running the wrong way. so it's going to collect more lint.

[chrisvonguggenberg]

Great job, the only thing I would have done different is maybe use 1 90 degrees back to back to make it a slower curve, better air flow.

[piper]

Thank you, very helpful with my dryer project vent install.

[JeffreySchulze]

Nice job. Surprised the home is not insulated underneath. Need to replace mine this weekend.

[xichle]

Thanks for sharing! It is very helpful!.

[LC]

If I may: It was a good job. The only thing I would have changed is measuring from the male side of the first straight pipe to be cut. The first cut should have been from there crimped/tapered end resulting in a pipe with a male and female end. Start connecting the female end into the floor connection. Next, the opposite end, a male, going into the female end of the elbow. keeping the rest of the connections male into female until the very end where the last piece would be two female ends. 🤔

[jarrettalmand]

Thanks for the easy video, the length has me curious. How often would you have to clean it out since the pipe is so long?

[charlescheatham]

The crimped end of duct tubing always points to the exit, keeps dryer fuzz from getting caught in joints.
Otherwise good job.

[edwardmissouri]

Nice job, but the crimped ends should go in the direction of airflow. Otherwise, there are edges inside the pipe to catch lint. It's very important to put the crimped ends in the direction of flow on water heaters and furnaces. Many people do it the wrong way, but it's important.

[tigeraceray]

Not the downspout 🤣People will do anything to avoid doing things even remotely close to acceptable. Well done! Installing a rigid duct this weekend for the first time. It seemed pretty straightforward but also daunting since I've only ever worked with the flexible foil ones. I feel like I can handle it now!