Best dryer vent for tight space stacked install?
Vicky Vancleave
5 years ago
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Best FL washer/dryer that will stack
Comments (5)Actually, you can stack a whirlpool duet. I have seen it many times. I would say they are pretty equal in the breakdowns. The only reason I would go for the whirlpool duet is the washer has a filter, that can be easily accessed to the front, and can be cleaned on a regular basis. The frigidaire filter is not so friendly. You have to take the back off, and take the hose off to the pump, and kind of fish the filter out from the bottom of the drum. The reason, I mention this is on both products, the symptom will be, the washer will not spin. It will be alot easier on the Whirlpool, and I do run in to it quite a bit.Also I am sure if you want to stack the unit, space will be an issue. Tom www.applianceeducator.com Here is a link that might be useful: parts...See MoreDryer venting and space from wall "dryer box"
Comments (5)The "Periscope" pipe or solution mentioned above is a quick fix, but they are surprisingly very very inefficient. At 7 minutes into the vid the fitting is tested (.50 wci of pressure delta). http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cFOHGVhmyQA name of vid: How to reduce your clothes drying time and save energy costs The Dryerbox option is more work, but if the retro fit box installation goes smoothly, the benefits are huge. Here are links to installation pictures and instructions: bottom of this page: http://www.dryerbox.com/photo_gallery.htm instructions: http://www.dryerbox.com/pages/retro/index-500.html Generally it takes about 30 minutes to complete....See MoreHelp - need soution - w/d stack removal from tight fit alcove
Comments (6)We haven't got to the stage of actually deciding how the "access panel" will look. Luckily, ours will be hidden by the door to the room when it is open. When door to room is closed, panel will be near the edge of the room, kind of like in a corner. But in discussing it a bit this morning, I did hear that because there are so many different "spots" needing access, perhaps a door with a piano hinge? Since the access will only be needed at most, once in six months for the gas dryer vent and the others, hardly ever at all unless special circumstances, I think I would prefer a large neat thin panel screwed to the wall, maybe 60 inches vertically by 32 inches wide. Screws being the type that can easily be removed and won't strip easily. Then I might cover the thin panel with a mirror. We have a much smaller thin 'access panel' we got from Home Depot for the plumbing in the master bath that is accessible when bedroom door is closed. I have a bar with hooks that I use for hanging things temporarily (not the neatest look but is good place for "gently worn" clothing) that covers the panel nicely. Depends on what you prefer seeing, a rack of clothes hung or an access panel. Would like to hear what you are thinking about. I did a google search of "access panel" in google images. Lots to look at, may take me a while. So still thinking - contractor is working on other parts of room now. We may have a couple of weeks to figure the access panel out....See MoreNeed advice on how to vent a stacked front load electric dryer
Comments (5)I am not an expert, maybe someone else will post that knows more than me. Here is my experience with my set that I put into my bathroom during a remodel: Check your manual or go online to find it. There should be vent length recommendations in the manual. There is also a standard calculation to determine the length of vent pipe you can use. There are several considerations. One, for example, requires that each 90 degree turn = 5 feet of pipe. My max dryer vent pipe was listed as 33' but the actual length is no where near that long. My three 90 degree turns used 15' of vent in the calculation from the start. I have about 13' of actual length to get to the outside wall, so that adds up to 28' run of vent. If you can't make the distances work you may have to get a buster fan that is installed in the pipe to help. Another concern with putting the W/D upstairs is the flooring. Is this stacked set going along a load bearing wall? My set requires this setup. If you put it in the middle of a joist span it will bounce too much. Front loaders create a lot of energy with the high rotations....See Moreci_lantro
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