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Laundry Room Appliances Design Dilemma

Side Dryer Vent - Left or Right

2 years ago

I'm researching new dryers and found one from LG. I have a gas dryer, and I need a side vent. LG says that Gas dryers can only vent to the left. Is that the left when I'm facing the dryer...or the left from the back of the dryer. I can't get answer from anyone......and I don't want to buy a $900 dryer and not be able to fit it in my space because I can't side vent. Thank you so much!!

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jackowskib
2 years ago
Seems like you should be able to look up the LG model you're considering and see the specifications sheet on it for the answer you need.
joioushouse
Original Author
2 years ago
Yes, I did look up the model and have the manual downloaded....however, the manual is for both gas and electric so when it describes the side vent it doesn't specify if the picture is a gas or electric model. It just says gas models can not vent to the right... but it doesn't say if that is my right or the dryers right. The picture shows it going to left...but t he manual is for both electric and gas models.
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dadoes
2 years ago
Should be left per front of the machine. Right venting likely is blocked by the gas burner (and heating element of an electric model) mounted at the base on the right side.

It's always prudent to cite the specific model number of the appliance involved when asking questions ... some people answering questions may want to look up specifications, installation or user instructions for clarification, or may have access to technical documents.
wdccruise
2 years ago
"Is that the left when I'm facing the dryer...?"

Yes. And you also need the extra-cost adapter kit for side venting.
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