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Thread Number: 82066
/ Tag: Modern Dryers
Changing SQ DC5000WE to bottom venting |
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Post# 1060885 , Reply# 1 2/18/2020 at 14:38 (1,521 days old) by Yogitunes  (New Jersey) |
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there might be a piece of tape holding the vent tube to the blower housing, but other than that, it should slide right off and out the back.....
you will most likely have to punch out the bottom opening(just lay machine on its side with a blanket on the floor)....seems easy enough that the new piece of venting should fit right in there, and attach the downward elbow...without disassembling the whole machine.....maybe a bit of aluminum tape around the seems, and your good to go... this vid will show you how to gain access, but I wouldn't think you would have to go that far....your choice | ||
| Post# 1060904 , Reply# 2 2/18/2020 at 19:16 (1,520 days old) by commok (Virginia) | ||
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Thank you sir! That video was awesome and explained a lot. Going with the easy route first, but your post gave me the insight I needed in case I got stuck. Thanks again! | ||
| Post# 1060969 , Reply# 3 2/19/2020 at 13:33 (1,520 days old) by commok (Virginia) | ||
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Just to follow up, the P3 kit worked well - would have liked solid pieces of tubing but believe this will work. | ||
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Post# 1060998 , Reply# 4 2/19/2020 at 18:53 (1,519 days old) by Lorainfurniture (Cleveland ) |
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I was never a fan of that kit. Their dryer hasn’t changed since the Stone Age and still no hard pipe? | ||
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Post# 1061021 , Reply# 5 2/19/2020 at 19:38 (1,519 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey) |
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you could have made this kit yourself....probably a lot cheaper....
simple 4" straight vent....cut to length....and then add a 90 degree elbow... that would have given you your solid pipe setup.... I use plastic pipe for a lot of venting from the dryer to the outside.....for one thing it stays a lot cleaner inside requiring less maintenance... | ||
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Post# 1061214 , Reply# 6 2/21/2020 at 15:15 (1,518 days old) by ozzie908 (Lincoln UK) |
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@yogitunes
When you say "plastic pipe" is that the rigid kind? I don't know much about gas dryers but I have an idea the plastic flexible stuff is not suitable for gas due to the fumes affecting the plastic????
I have myself just bought though not yet here a Huebsch gas dryer its going in the outhouse when its finished I am so excited as not used a gas dryer since I was in the USA 20 odd years back. Its going to take my life a little easier and will help lower the electric bill as I have a vented dryer that's quite old which is used for dog stuff. I have bought a aluminium pipe and a stainless steel vent hood for outside so nothing to worry about as far as gas and plastic goes ....... Austin | ||
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Post# 1061220 , Reply# 7 2/21/2020 at 16:21 (1,518 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey) |
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yeah, I should have been more specific when I said plastic....
I meant plastic pipe, as in PVC or any type like that, 4" drain pipe works great, you can use the thinner version, Schedule40 would be overkill, but your choice... this is about the best pics I have....as both dryers are located on the ends, there are two pipes going up the wall and out... there are flared ends with the pipes, so it makes it easy to slide onto the outside vent...and to connect to the dryer...these also have a black coating inside, which may help with the lint not sticking to it... | ||
| Post# 1061272 , Reply# 8 2/22/2020 at 11:42 (1,517 days old) by Whatsername (Denver, CO) | ||
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Post# 1061324 , Reply# 9 2/23/2020 at 06:27 (1,516 days old) by imperial70 (MA USA) |
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What and what not to use for venting a dryer www.workingre.com/clothes-dryer-v... | ||
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Post# 1061326 , Reply# 10 2/23/2020 at 06:58 (1,516 days old) by ozzie908 (Lincoln UK) |
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@Yogi
I have searched for similar and we do not have anything that's suitable other than aluminium I dare say its due to dryers needing such piping are rather rare here. Gas dryers being even more rare and finding one that works as well as the ones you guys have is rather fortunate for me and although its a very long way from me its worth paying to have a courier collect and deliver it.
I am so looking forward to having it fitted in. | ||
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Post# 1061333 , Reply# 11 2/23/2020 at 09:22 (1,516 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey) |
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Wow.....I guess I better be careful for all the plastic parts manufacturers use inside my dryers...
thats where most of the static cling starts... or I could start using dryer sheets.....that would put a waxy coating on the sensors and internal parts, that should stop the static, as well as collect lint....oh BONUS! | ||
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Post# 1061334 , Reply# 12 2/23/2020 at 09:25 (1,516 days old) by ozzie908 (Lincoln UK) |
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@yogitunes | ||
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Post# 1061335 , Reply# 13 2/23/2020 at 09:29 (1,516 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey) |
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| Post# 1061337 , Reply# 14 2/23/2020 at 10:08 (1,516 days old) by stricklybojack (South Hams Devon UK) | ||
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Yogitunes ftw!
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Post# 1061338 , Reply# 15 2/23/2020 at 10:18 (1,516 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey) |
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Post# 1061713 , Reply# 17 2/27/2020 at 22:37 (1,511 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey) |
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let's see....
been installed for roughly 27 years..... new boiler and water heater installed....inspectors made no mention of the venting... dont see myself changing it any time too soon...... and as for the HVAC units that have power/direct vents.....guess what....IT'S PLASTIC PIPE!!.....go figure... | ||
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