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Installing A Dryer Vent
Hey guys and welcome back to another edition of BS with AJ! This week we are going to be installing the vent for out dryer! We recently moved our dryer from one room to another, so we needed to drill a hole through the wall to vent outside. We have a brick house so that requires drilling a 4 inch hole through brick, which is a bit more tricky than wood wall.
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First you need to decide where to put the hole in your wall, you will need to do some measuring to be sure you don't put it in a bad place inside or out. I ended up putting mine about 8 1/2 inches off the floor to the bottom of the aluminum dryer duct. Our vent cam out by one of the downspouts for our gutter system, so if we hadn't measured right we could have drilled a hole in the downspout causing water to pour into our wall. so Measuring is always important!
After you decide where you want your hole to go you will need to measure the dryer vent, it should come with a metal sleeve that will stick through the wall for you to hook up your dryer duct to. Mine measured 4 inches. You will need to make the hole slightly larger than you duct to be sure it fits through easily. So I made my hole 4 1/8 inches.
You need to make sure you mark the center of the hole, you will need that for our next step.
Next you will drill a hole on the center mark all the way though as deep as the drill bit will allow you to. This will mark the center on the brick wall for you to Finnish drilling after you cut out the hole from the inside.
Now you need to grab your jig saw and cut out the hole you marked! Once that is done you will need to drill the center mark you made the rest of the way thought the wall all the way to the outside.
Now comes the fun part! the outside work! You will need to mark the hole using the hole you just drilled as the center point of your circle to be sure it aligns up with the hole you cut out on the inside. Now you will drill a series of hoes on the circle you just drew on the brick (as shown in the video). Its takes a while and a lot of work! After you have drilled as many holes around the diameter of the circle you will need to use you hammer and chisel to finish cutting the hole out (as shown in the video).
Now all the hard work is over! All you need to do is start to install the dryer vent! you start by sliding the metal sleeve through the hole you just drilled and use your 3/16 masonry bit to drill holes on the corner of the dryer vent to attach it with tapcons! ( as shown in the video) after its good and secured to the wall you will need to calk around the edges to keep water from getting behind the dryer vent. Be sure and smooth it out with your finger, that is what makes the seal! My video cut out before I could show you how to do this, sorry about that!
Now all the inside work is finished! Time to go back inside! You will need to use the two hoes clamps that came with your aluminum dryer duct to attach the duct to the dryer vent ( as shown in the video) and then you will do the same to the dryer!
Now all that is left to do is move your dryer back into place and calk around the dryer duct to be sure and keep out any moisture and/or bugs! And now your finished!
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Great video, short and to the point!
I'm about to do this and you've saved me some money too!!! I've bought a couple of masonry hole saws that I am now going to return. Thank you!
I'm glad you liked the video! And I'm glad I could help! Thanks for the comment!
I've watched a lot of videos being a girl who has never done this. Your video was the best & most informative. Now Im ready to go to hardware store & get what I don't have. Thank you. ~
Im glad I could help! I hope your project come out well!
Excellent (no-nonsense) Tutorial, on a safe installation project.
Perfect Brother. I'm doing a job down in Key Marathon and you just made my day a lot easier after a long hard week of struggling. Amen brother. God bless
I'm glad you liked the video! And I'm glad I could help, thank you for the comment!
For the hole, I just took the plunge and rented a hammer drill with a 4" coring bit from Home Depot. It did the job well, especially since I had a deeper wall to drill through.
I'm going to try this this weekend. My dryer currently is vented into the garage, so I have to extend it out to the brick wall at an angle. This should be interesting. Thanks for the video.
I understand that, when I moved in my house the washer and dryer were both in the garage with no vent at all. So I had to reroute the water, electricity and vent the dryer. It ended up being a pretty time consuming project. I'm glad you liked the video! Thank you for the comment and good luck with your project!
Great video!! Thank you for the detailed explanation and live view of how to do it!
I'm glad you like the video and I hope it helped you with your project! Thank you for the comment!
It always nice to see a fellow handyman at work!
Homestead Handyman it's always a good thing to find people with common interests! I believe I just saw you on sumo's channel the other day. He's a good guy. Ill definently be checking out your channel!
I wish music would just automatically play every time I drill a hole into a brick wall.
Yea its a special skill I have lol
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Great and helpful video from Central Florida here! Installing one tomorrow, Thanks
I'm glad I could help! Thank you for the comment!
This is one of the best videos I've seen in a long time
Thank you! I'm glad you liked the video! And I hope it helped with your project!
Omg this is so helpful I just bought a mew house and being alone I am happy to now do things like this thank you a lot saved me a lot of money
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Exactly what I need to do. Thx. Watching from Ontario Canada
Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed the video! And I hope your product goes smoothly!
Wow that's some impressive work!
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Great video. This will help me a lot. Thank you
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I will try this method for the brick wall. Looks tough but do-able. I was thinking that maybe a home-made collar for the inside wall might look nice too. Thanks for posting!
It is tough, but its a lot cheaper than buying a core bit and drill for one hole. I'm Sure you could rent them some where but not everyone has access to them. I'm glad you liked the video! And a collar on the inside would look alot better, mine is behind the dryer so no one can see it so I left it alone. Let me know how yours comes out!
I just did a install through finished drywall to cement block wall. I used mountable collar that screws into the drywall and has a separate piece that threads onto the flexible hose. Not to mention it's a quick connect. It's beautiful and can be found at home Depot
excellent videdo. just saved me a couple hundred buks on holes saws. Much appreciated
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great video! Thanks for sharing now hubby can do it..
Thank you, I'm glad you liked the video. I hope your project goes well!
Great help mate. Bufflo from Scotland.
Thank you! I'm glad you liked my video and I'm glad I could help! Thanks for the comment!
Gracias for the video, have a washer hookup spot in my rear guest house, but I will have to get a stackable unit. I saw one on classifies that is 120volt gas for dryer and that's what I'm getting. The place doesn't have 240 volt outlet so I have to get a gas dryer....
Well I hope this video helps you get your vent ran for your new dryer!
Awesome! Thank you AJ!
I'm glad you liked the video! Thank you for the comment!
Nice video. The only thing I would do different is to try to find a connection piece (from dryer to the outside piece that will fit "inside" instead of "outside and around the final piece. This will help keep out any moisture that be able to escape and make it's way back into the house or inside the wall cavity.
I agree with you on that, but with out running ridged pipe from the dryer all the way outside there isnt many options for that.
Thanks for the comment!
got it buddy!!! my this weekend project. thanks.
Awesome let me know how it turns out!
Fab, getting my sleeves up Mate, Thank you
Great display mate, bit of a bugger that the outer brick at the bottom outside chipped to much off but well done job, do you put any covering on the inside wall, cheers buddy 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍🎥🎥🎥🔨
Yea i wish that bottom brick didnt chip but I suppose it will be alright. As far as the inside, I personally didnt because the dryer is hiding it. But you could put some metal flashing around it to hide the calk although it does dry clear in a 7-10 days
Sheet metal is a far better duct than flexible corrugated tubing. Also, the vent does not need exterior caulk. From the interior side of the exterior wall: Spray an insulating foam, instead. Also, the vent would benefit from a cage-like cover to create a barrier to animals. I placed my dryer on a homemade dolly to make the dryer easy to move, when needing to clean the duct.
You a absolutely correct, no need for outside caulk, it looks horrible and most ppl don't even know how to apply it, I just never thought of not doing it until you mentioned it. Thank you sir, you are a legend.
Good video, straight to point
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Thank you so much!!! Very useful and your baby is very cute! 😀
Thank you! I'm glad to help!
This was very helpful, simple yet very informative video. Thanks
MrTriniman3000 thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed the video!
thank you so much that was very helpful 😊
Abdelkader Elbachir yes sir, glad I could help you out!
Good video I’m installing my now thanks for the instruction.
Beautiful baby!
I'm glad you liked the video and thank you!! I hope your project goes well!
It would be nice if the manufacturer made a plastic trim ring for the inside hole. Good job!
Thanks man very helpful
Joseph Messina glad I could help and I'm glad you liked the video!
Any idea of there’s a ring guard or other type of gap cap you can put around the interior entry point instead of using the caulking?
Sure man, good video is very helpful
Great video you got my thumbs up.
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Thanks for the video!
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Thanks for the video
Awesome video
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Great video. Very helpful. Tackling this project today and tomorrow. Any need to manage the vapour barrier? Maybe expanding foam?
I don't think expanding foam would hurt, but I just used calk around the edges to keep water out.
Awesome video. TY so much.
Glad you enjoyed it!
It looks like everything was done right to me but when you copy and Saturday at Pike that’s a no no all right buddy thanks for the videos
I'll be honest I have no idea what you just said lol. "When you copy and Saturday at pike that's a no no" ??
Great video. There was one step missed the crimping of the smooth dryer vent tube it is a pain to get the smooth tube into the corrugated flex. I am looking for a way to crimp without buying a specialty tool.
If you have a pair of needle nose pliers you can crimp the pipe to slide flex on.
Simply put use grip the needle nose pliers on the smooth vent ( one jaw on inside one on outside) grip fairly tight and slightly twist one direction. Do this in several places on the pipe until your flex fits. I've had to do it when I forgot my crimpers at home lol.
very helpful video. thanks.
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what brand of the caulk sir you used for this? thank you
Thanks! You answered my question.
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new subscriber here. Nice channel. Sumo sent me!
Hope This Works 'Our Homestead' awesome, I'm glad you like it! Sumo is a great guy! Ill definently check out your channel, its always good to know others with similar channels!
My house was built in 1910, it has old block. I can't remember what the name of the block is called, it's like a red/green color, but my question is...is it OK to drill a hole through it without harming the structure of the foundation? There is already a vent from the outside into the room from an old exhaust fan.. I need to make a vent because the location of the old vent isn't good for dryer.
You mentioned you moved the dryer, so you already had a hole. Do you have a video on how you patched the original vent hole, assuming you patched it? If not, how did you patch it? Was it through the foundation or brick?
Actually when I moved into the house they had all the hook ups for a washer and dryer in the garage but they didnt have any vent for the dryer.
When I bought the house I made the garage my work shop so I moved the washer and dryer and thats when I made the video. So in my case there wasnt any previous hole to fill up.
how did the pipe/tube connected the flapper vent outside the house become pleated on inside of the house?
your right i forgot to film that part of the process. I used a pair of crimpers, but you can also do it with a pair of needle nose pliers simply grip and twist it slighly all the way around the pipe.
Good job
Thank you! I'm glad you liked the video and I hope it helped you!
excellent. Ill do it in the same way
If you do that to older homes you will loosen the brick around it. get a masonry hole saw, they will make your job more professional.
Will this work on stucco??
What do you recommend to insulate this dryer vent because I'm getting a lot of cold air coming in.
This fiberglass Insulation would be best,
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And I suggest using a foil tape like this
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Will that caulk handle the heat of the vent pipe being that is directly behind the dryer where it gets hot? Actually, you installed a dryer vent termination guard.
Ive not had any issues with the calk, but its got a few feet of vent pipe before it reaches it. So it may have enough time to cool off a little before the heat reached it.
A plumber told me I could use HVAC duct sealant/mastic, but I'm not sure if it will melt if it is close to the dryer.
@@HighSierraBob that would probably work better than calk, since its made for heating applications
What can i do to cover the dryer whole until i get my washing set next week
You could go ahead and put your vent in place, its Basicly a gravity damper, it should stay closed until the dryer blows air through it. Or you could just tape some card board over the hole if its just for a couple of days.
Is there something more decorative for the inside portion of the install, instead of the caulk?
These look alot better if your interested.
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Flex pipe traps the lint and rigid pipe is recommended.
Not the best but one way I guess, rough and ready. As it is meant to be instruction it should have shown the wall vent fitted to the ducting. Did it simply fit inside it, over it and as a tight fit or needed clamping ?
Make sure that you check what the building code is BEFORE you drill! This video was 8” above grade, here in TN it’s 12”! If you live in a state that gets A LOT of snow/moisture, your exterior vent is going to have to be high!
Good advice!
Gracias por su video no sabia como hacer un agujero y ahora ya se como hacerlo, de verdad muchas gracias.
¡Me alegro de poder ayudar! ¡gracias por el comentario!
Do you have to consider where the whole is going to sit on the brick, like making sure the whole is centered on a brick, etc? Is it going to affect structural integrity at all?
Also thank you, I was going to hire someone to do this- but seeing this video makes me realize this is definitely something we can DIY!
Well ill be honest the only thing I considered when drilling my hole was the location on the inside and being sure I didn't put it where the antenna was outside. Brick is a pretty strong. And its such a small hole it shouldn't be any concern as far as structural integrity.
If you want to take the time to center it in a brick to look good then go for it. Thanks for the comment, I am glad you liked the video! And I hope this helps you
Great job I enjoyed the tutorial! Thank you after watching this video I can definitely do this. Thank you
@@andreadanford5794 thank you! I am glad you liked the video! I am glad I could help!
I have a condensations a lot what is the solution please
if your getting a lot of condensation you need to insulate your pipe.
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can you insulate the duct, to prevent the cold air in the winter of cooling the duct/house?
Yes you can always add insulation if you feel like you need it. You will have to make the hole bigger to fit the insulation in though. Be sure your damper ( outside plastic piece) covers the hole you plan on cutting out.
@@BuildStuffwithAJ is there heat resistant insulation for dryer vents? Want to do it to code.
@@raczyk fiberglass insulation will do fine, according to the website below fiberglass is good for temperatures up to 1000 °F
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Am i able to drill from the inside of the house? I need to install a dryer vent on a third floor and its pretty icy where im at.
Except for installing the cover obviously
@@kyleknapp1994 you probably can drill from the inside, but it could chip out more bricks than you want it to. I would be really careful when trying it
good luck when the bit of brick comes out and hits someone on the head. On the bright side they'd probably have quite a thick hat on if it's icy. ;)
I’ve been trying to get the coil into the wall and it isn’t working
I'm about to buy a washer dryer for my new home, so going to do this for the first time. Couple of questions: can you get rodent-proof caulking materials to stop mice from getting in? How long do you have the tube from the dryer to the hole in the wall? As short as possible?
I'm not sure about the rodent proof calking. But I would suggest keeping your dryer vent as short as you can
What should be the minimum length of the dryer vent in tropical countries
I'm not sure if there is a minimum legnth, but I know the maximum it should be is 35' or at least that's the code for my area you may want to look up the code for your specific area.
How much does a job like this cost
Do you have to pull a homeowners permit to do that
You may have to depending on where you live. Me personally I live way out in the county and I didn't have to. But if your in the city limits your probably going to have to get a permit for anything you do to you house.
Why didn't you use one of those big 4 1/4 inch circle drill bits?
Like most home owners, I don't keep that large of a hole saw. That's definitely a good option if you have one
bcs he knw how to use his brain ... he not guy with some fancy pussy tools.
Why not use hole saws?
Like for the boy!
Thank You! He is my big helper now!
How much would you charge for something like this?
Honestly, it depends on a lot of different variables. Your experience, the area you live, how long you think the job will take, If you have a helper or not, ect. To be honest the way I bid my jobs I look at all the matycost first, if I have to pay a helper and then I think about how long it might take me. Then I decided how much I want to profit from the job. You can do this as an hourly rate x an estimate on how long it will take, or you can just decided you want to make x amount profit from the job.
Good, but why not use a hole saw ?
Nice
Thank you!
Around the dryer vent aint firecaulk better?
I'm sure it would do better, but honestly the purpose of fire caulk is to with stand really high heat as you would experience in a fire. The dryer vent doesn't get near that hot. I've not had any issues with what I used but feel free to use it if your concerned about it.
Build Stuff with AJ ah. I didnt know it mattered. Thanks for the reply!
Easy with soft American brick.
I live in FloridaI live in a condo but I'm going to get permission for that the drug ever drilled but I don't know who to get I need the I want to know for my information how to do it show a video on thaton the third floor if you know and who does it if you know if you only buddy down in Florida p or just tell me how it's done or show a video or something thanks
Any thing that isn't ground level you will have to either rent a lift or some scaffolding to be abke to reach. And if your spending that much already you might as well rent a core drill to make it easier.
Honestly it would probably be cheaper to hire someone to come do it for you.
Why don't you have a vent duct inside the wall?
The previous owners had the washer and dryer set up in the garage with out a vent so I moved them both into what is now the laundry room.
Those screws are gonna come loose over time hoss. U can't just drill regular screws into brick. U need anchor screws
Ive attached many things with tapcon screws, they will work loose if the part is continuously moving or vibrating. But this is attached to the wall and the only part attached to the dryer is flex duct which will not vibrate this part.
You could just have used a 4 1/8" masonry hole saw. Lot easier and cleaner.
Yes, if I owned one. As I've stated in several other comments I used the method that most home owners have access to. Not everyone has access to a large masonry bit or a core drill to run it.
@@BuildStuffwithAJ True, I bought one at Home Depot but it did not come with the arbor which I bought separately. Worked great.
No core bit handy? ;p
I wish! Lol that would have been A lot easier
Where i can buy that vent kit?
I got mine from my local lowes store, I am sure they sell them at any local hardware store
Ok i live in pr no lowes but thanks
@@GIXXER404 just out of curiosity where is pr? Maybe you could find it at your local hardware store, and if not maybe look at lowes online to see if they could ship it
Puerto rico my friend
@@GIXXER404 actually here is a link to one very similar to mine on Amazon
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Only caulk top and sides.
That's more a matter of opinion. That's all you need to call to keep water out, but doing all 4 sides makes sure to seal it to avoid giving ants or any other type of bug an entrence to your home.
That was the quickest intro ever😂
Yea I figure keep it short and to the point lol
Really? You caulk around the dryer exhaust? Isn't that a little hot? I don't think caulk is meant for those temperatures. Especially over time. I imagine it shrinks and dries...
Silicon baby boy
What the hell is a masonary bit?
Its a drill bit made to drill through concrete, unless your referring to me calling it a masonary instead of a masonry bit lol.
Build Stuff with AJ That would be a masoNRY bit. There is no A between the N and the R. Three syllables: ma-son-ree
@@michaeljuliano8839 I literally just corrected myself but that's alright, if that's the worse mistake I make then I'm doing pretty well.
Build Stuff with AJ Sorry. I was in a bad mood when I watched your video because I discovered some genius installed a water heater in front of the dryer vent hole in this house I just moved into, so now I either have to move that water heater or cut a new dryer vent hole. I’m usually polite enough not to say anything, especially with such a rude intonation.
@@michaeljuliano8839 not a problem, it doesn't really bother me lol. Well that's not a smart man that did that lol. If your house is brick then it may be easier to redo your water heater, as I'm sure you seen how much work it is to cut a hole with out the proper sized masonry holesaw. But I suppose that's up to you.
crimped the wrong side of vent. lent can get trapped.
I liked the part when the music played
Me too lol
nice kid :) Jesus bless
Thank you! I'm glad you liked the video! Thank you for the comment!
Axs
you really messed that one up.
dawwwww the baby! sleepy clueless face!
He's my little helper now! Every time I go to fix something he always wants to watch or be involved!
What a lovely mess
something wrong with using a core bit! They're cheap enough these days and make a much better job, always use the right tools for the job!
I agree it does a better job but I didnt have one and most people don't. And like most I can't go spend $300-$600 on a drill to only use once. Your idea of "affordable" and others people's are a lot different. One person may say $100 is pocket change while another can't come up with it. The purpous of my videos is to help the common man who doesn't have a lot of tools.
By all means if you have the money go buy one, but for those that don't here is a more affordable option that does the same job. The hole is covered up with the vent anyway, So no one would know the difference.
@@BuildStuffwithAJ I loved your video, your technique, and your approach. Additionally, and perhaps most importantly in today's climate, I appreciate your well reasoned, measured, and courteous response to someone's comment. As evidenced in the new documentary, Wreck it Ralph; Ralph Breaks the Internet," the comments section can, and too often does, devolve into nastiness for the sake of nastiness. It's easy to take these comments personally, but more power to you for staying positive.
It is nice to have people out there with great skills and the compassion for others to realize that not everyone can afford the latest and greatest tools to accomplish a common, but daunting task like this one.
This technique may also prove useful in challenging situations, like the one I'm facing, like enlarging an existing, but inadequately sized and irregularly shaped hole through the block and brick foundational wall, where even if I could locate and afford a 4-1/8" dia masonry hole saw, there would be nothing on which to center it (similar to a front door in an older home with an existing hole of insufficient diameter to accommodate a modern door knob/ lockset.)
Thanks for not only what you do, but the way you do it, and thanks for sharing with the rest of us.
I am now a subscriber.
Can't wait to keep learning from and with you.
Keep up the good work.
@@jamesmocharski4803 I'm glad you liked the video, my channel and the response I had. I always try to stay positive even if the comment isn't as ive had in a few cases. I hope this video helps you with your project and hopefully my future videos can help you with your future projects as well! I appreciate your comment and thank you for checking out my channel! I hope to see your questions/ comments in the future!
its called being a craftsman and knowing how to get out of a bind. Good shit thats whay i wouldve done