Matt I've been a sub since shortly after you started your channel. I usually just watch from the bushes, however today I just wanted to pop out and let you know how much I appreciate your videos. You are definitely my favorite DIY channel🤗 You're so easy to follow and understand. It's a huge help that you go one step further and "tag" the supplies and tools that you use in each video. My dad taught us to duct tape EVERYTHING🙄 Never dreamed that I'd ever hear, "Don't use duct tape on duct work."🤣🤣 THANK YOU Matt!!! Much love to you and your family 💜 Justa FYI...a HUGE congrats on how big your channel has gotten. It's been awesome to watch 🤗 It's grown as fast as your family has🤣 Would you consider adding your BLOOPERS to the end of the videos again??? Yours were some of the funniest that I've ever seen👍🤣
Really glad my dryer is on an outside wall. Years ago I opened a wall behind my dryer and it was FULL of lent from a previous home owners disconnecting the pipe.
Hey can you disconnect the duct and take a wind speed reading immediately behind the dryer? That would be the max efficiency flow rate. Interesting to see the difference before and after the duct run.
19:55 there are narrow right angle adapters that allow you to connect to the bottom first before pushing the machine to wall. It is about 3 to 4 foot long and connects to the rest of your duct afterwards. ''Dundas Jafine 28 in. to 45 in. Adjustable Space Saver Aluminum Dryer Vent Duct with Straight Outlet''
Good topic. Did something more extensive but the sane basic idea. Use solid metal ducting. Next measure, cut and assemble, then use duct short sheet metal screws to hold all the joints except one the last 90 degree bend (for future cleaning access.) Like you suggested, O did seal all seams inside and out. Including carefully covering the screw heads inside to seal them and prevent them from catching lent. Using as shot as screws as available helps. I cut and later reapply the aluminum tape every six months for spring and fall vent cleaning.
I learned something I would have never believed if it hadn’t come from you, Matt. One cannot use duct tape for ductwork! Then why is it called duct tape and not, I don’t know, “man’s everything tape”? Unbelievable! Thanks for the education. 😊😊😊
I had a similar issue and could not access the first 10' +/-" from the outside wall vent. So I pulled out the existing flex. So I made up about 12' the way you show and inserted from outside. I secured the exterior vent and then continued up to dryer as you show from the accessible area. Great video.
Yeah I was lucky enough that my pipes were accessible. Have to do some tricky stuff sometimes when they are not. Glad you got yours fixed! Thanks for watching!
I've learned a lot and have had nothing but praise for your videos since I found/subscribed to your channel, but I'm a little on the fence with this one. I just did my dryer duct too having the same issue(s) [also solid but on an outside wall]. As an observation not criticism, what I thought was impractical was to retape and resecure each section without cleaning them out first since that's the best time and easiest means to both clean them out, and look for any hidden obstruction(s)-we had 1 or more in 2 of the 4 sections. We noticed longer/longer dry times; that too may indicate airflow/lint issues. Again jmo. Thanks for this video-looking forward to pt2. God bless.
I totally understand what you are saying and it may have been a good thing to do at the time but there is a reason I put it all back together first. My goal is to have each one of my videos to be a searchable stand alone video that someone will use to help with their situation. It is much more likely for someone to clean their vents without taking it apart. So when someone searches how to clean dryer vents they can see a video with a situation that closely resembles their own. Hope this makes sense. Thanks for the feedback and stay tuned!
A better tape would be the foil tape. That lightweight plastic version doesn’t hold well either. Or you could paint the joints with duct seal. As always great video!
With hvac metal ducts you use that tape to seal the metal joints but you also have to use 3 self taping screws per joint to make sure they don’t disconnect
Yeah I agree with HVAC but with a dryer vent that is a perfect lint catcher. Once it catches on something as small as a screw it starts to build up. This pipe isn’t going anywhere without them. 😁👍
Food for thought... Since the ducting was so loose to begin with, you could have rotated the ducting before you started taping so the seam is more visible and easier to access. I know, hindsight is 20/20 and I'm just a viewer.
My understanding of duct work is that a 90 degree turn is equivalent to an additional 10' of run. If the sweep of the curve in the bend to the outside was more gradual, say over 6', I am assuming that the dryer would have more power to push lint to the outside. Would you agree?
The dryer manual would have the minimum flow rate. Mine is 1200 fps, I was just at that number and cleaning raised it to 1500 fps going up vertically to a roof vent. Rodent screen at the outside vent causes the most blockage. Typical cleaning service is $90 to $120 in my area. Nice video.
Nice job on securing the duct and sealing it up. I did want to mention, if you were taking all the old tape off, and crawling in the crawl space, it would have pretty easy to just take it apart and clean out each section while you were in there. However, not everybody has the ability to get at each piece of venting because it goes through a wall or a ceiling. So, if you're going to use the drill attachment with the brush to clean it out, that info might be quite useful for other people to see. Also, if the plastic flexible venting is made available, it might be acceptable for bathroom venting which deals with moisture.
What you described is exactly why I didn’t clean it while I was in there. I try to make videos with situations that are common for people. I feel it is the most helpful way to do it. 😁👍. Thanks for watching!
I just relocated my vent outlet. Had a rat highway down there. They were pirating my cable, stealing WiFi and everything. While working, two of’em came by flipped me off and stole my wallet.
Besides sealing ducts, look at how the ducts are supported. If the builder just flopped them in, you probably have a lot of flow resistance. Supporting them so they have nice smoooth turns will also make a significant difference too.
vaguely relevant but when my parents realized they'd never actually gotten the drier vent cleaned the 20 years we've lived in this house we immediately had someone check it... it was clear, like, perfect. guess it was so short to outside that it just blasted itself out every time or something
I don’t understand why these machines are not placed on an outside wall with a direct short as possible, level as possible vent to the outside. To have the vent going vertical seems bonkers, any loose lint is bound to settle.
@@TheFixerHomeRepair I have have to measure the distance to get new pipe also. It has that flexi stuff. But have it ran out the window as a quick fix right now
@@TheFixerHomeRepair No, I’m saying that it’s not really made for metal duct but it can obviously be used for it. The best stuff for this application would be foil tape. The mylar tape isn’t really designed for heat.
The run is really too long. If it's feasible for you to move it closer to the outside wall, you really should. The pressure drop is significant on that much pipe, as seen in a really low flow numbers. Moving it would payback several dollars per month immediately and put the machine under less demand.
Joe is right, of course, but those of us with older homes that weren’t built with a dryer in mind, generally have no choice. My dryer is in the basement too, but I did move it against the outside wall where the exhaust is a straight up and out. Not perfect, but not terrible either 🤷🏻♂️.
Fun fact, that isn't DUCT tape. Or at least, it wasn't. Now the brand name for it, DUCK tape was the original name... coming both from the cloth used to make it - duck canvas - and its water-shedding ability. Somewhere it picked up the change in spelling/pronunciation and now is the usually generic name, but it was never intended for ductwork at all. The adhesive fails miserably under heat. Fun facts! Now back to the video... LOL
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Matt I've been a sub since shortly after you started your channel. I usually just watch from the bushes, however today I just wanted to pop out and let you know how much I appreciate your videos. You are definitely my favorite DIY channel🤗 You're so easy to follow and understand. It's a huge help that you go one step further and "tag" the supplies and tools that you use in each video.
My dad taught us to duct tape EVERYTHING🙄 Never dreamed that I'd ever hear, "Don't use duct tape on duct work."🤣🤣 THANK YOU Matt!!! Much love to you and your family 💜
Justa FYI...a HUGE congrats on how big your channel has gotten. It's been awesome to watch 🤗 It's grown as fast as your family has🤣 Would you consider adding your BLOOPERS to the end of the videos again??? Yours were some of the funniest that I've ever seen👍🤣
Thanks, for the tips, I am going to shortened my vent. 😊
Really glad my dryer is on an outside wall. Years ago I opened a wall behind my dryer and it was FULL of lent from a previous home owners disconnecting the pipe.
Lint fires could have happened to you. So scary.
Yay me! I have the third worst and the second worst options. Looks like I have another home project. 🙄
Thanks for the great information and tutorial!
Looking forward to the video on cleaning the dryer ducts. Something I've always dreaded.
Get the leaf blower out!
Hey can you disconnect the duct and take a wind speed reading immediately behind the dryer? That would be the max efficiency flow rate. Interesting to see the difference before and after the duct run.
19:55 there are narrow right angle adapters that allow you to connect to the bottom first before pushing the machine to wall. It is about 3 to 4 foot long and connects to the rest of your duct afterwards.
''Dundas Jafine 28 in. to 45 in. Adjustable Space Saver Aluminum Dryer Vent Duct with Straight Outlet''
Thanks!
I disconnect my dryer hose from the machine and use my super duper leaf blower to clean it out! Love the channel.
Thank you for sharing
Good topic. Did something more extensive but the sane basic idea. Use solid metal ducting. Next measure, cut and assemble, then use duct short sheet metal screws to hold all the joints except one the last 90 degree bend (for future cleaning access.) Like you suggested, O did seal all seams inside and out. Including carefully covering the screw heads inside to seal them and prevent them from catching lent. Using as shot as screws as available helps. I cut and later reapply the aluminum tape every six months for spring and fall vent cleaning.
I learned something I would have never believed if it hadn’t come from you, Matt. One cannot use duct tape for ductwork! Then why is it called duct tape and not, I don’t know, “man’s everything tape”? Unbelievable!
Thanks for the education. 😊😊😊
I had a similar issue and could not access the first 10' +/-" from the outside wall vent. So I pulled out the existing flex. So I made up about 12' the way you show and inserted from outside. I secured the exterior vent and then continued up to dryer as you show from the accessible area. Great video.
Yeah I was lucky enough that my pipes were accessible. Have to do some tricky stuff sometimes when they are not. Glad you got yours fixed! Thanks for watching!
I've learned a lot and have had nothing but praise for your videos since I found/subscribed to your channel, but I'm a little on the fence with this one. I just did my dryer duct too having the same issue(s) [also solid but on an outside wall]. As an observation not criticism, what I thought was impractical was to retape and resecure each section without cleaning them out first since that's the best time and easiest means to both clean them out, and look for any hidden obstruction(s)-we had 1 or more in 2 of the 4 sections. We noticed longer/longer dry times; that too may indicate airflow/lint issues. Again jmo. Thanks for this video-looking forward to pt2. God bless.
I totally understand what you are saying and it may have been a good thing to do at the time but there is a reason I put it all back together first. My goal is to have each one of my videos to be a searchable stand alone video that someone will use to help with their situation. It is much more likely for someone to clean their vents without taking it apart. So when someone searches how to clean dryer vents they can see a video with a situation that closely resembles their own. Hope this makes sense. Thanks for the feedback and stay tuned!
@@TheFixerHomeRepair // No worries. 👍
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A better tape would be the foil tape. That lightweight plastic version doesn’t hold well either. Or you could paint the joints with duct seal. As always great video!
Good stuff. I'd suggest checking around those elbows especially now that the rest of the exhaust is sealed. Common place for air leaks.
With hvac metal ducts you use that tape to seal the metal joints but you also have to use 3 self taping screws per joint to make sure they don’t disconnect
Yeah I agree with HVAC but with a dryer vent that is a perfect lint catcher. Once it catches on something as small as a screw it starts to build up. This pipe isn’t going anywhere without them. 😁👍
I was always taught that you don't use screws on dryer or range hood exhausts as those catch dust or grease respectively.
Food for thought... Since the ducting was so loose to begin with, you could have rotated the ducting before you started taping so the seam is more visible and easier to access.
I know, hindsight is 20/20 and I'm just a viewer.
Must be nice to still be able to breathe (unlike me who has asthma) with all that dust around.
Great tips as always. Thank you for them.
Have you seen the magnetic dryer connectors they have?
I saw them used on another channel.
My understanding of duct work is that a 90 degree turn is equivalent to an additional 10' of run. If the sweep of the curve in the bend to the outside was more gradual, say over 6', I am assuming that the dryer would have more power to push lint to the outside. Would you agree?
The dryer manual would have the minimum flow rate. Mine is 1200 fps, I was just at that number and cleaning raised it to 1500 fps going up vertically to a roof vent. Rodent screen at the outside vent causes the most blockage. Typical cleaning service is $90 to $120 in my area. Nice video.
My dryer is on an exterior wall and I used a periscope vent, let’s you get your dryer closer to the wall!
Very good video Matt. Informative.
Video Idea: Show us what a cleaned vent with a blower looks like compared to brushed clean.
Dryer lint can collect inside your dryer also so take the back off and vacuum it out.
I believe he said that's coming on the next video.
You should insulate your rim joists
I have the second worst product you shown at the begining of the video. I will replace it with rigid tube asap :)
Good idea! 👍 Thanks for watching!
Nice job on securing the duct and sealing it up. I did want to mention, if you were taking all the old tape off, and crawling in the crawl space, it would have pretty easy to just take it apart and clean out each section while you were in there. However, not everybody has the ability to get at each piece of venting because it goes through a wall or a ceiling. So, if you're going to use the drill attachment with the brush to clean it out, that info might be quite useful for other people to see. Also, if the plastic flexible venting is made available, it might be acceptable for bathroom venting which deals with moisture.
What you described is exactly why I didn’t clean it while I was in there. I try to make videos with situations that are common for people. I feel it is the most helpful way to do it. 😁👍. Thanks for watching!
I just relocated my vent outlet. Had a rat highway down there. They were pirating my cable, stealing WiFi and everything. While working, two of’em came by flipped me off and stole my wallet.
😂
It's important to show that the first try isn't always the best try! Great work!
Can you do the same for AC ducts like in an Attic if you have them?
yes
Besides sealing ducts, look at how the ducts are supported. If the builder just flopped them in, you probably have a lot of flow resistance. Supporting them so they have nice smoooth turns will also make a significant difference too.
Great video, as always. Thank you for the valuable information!
I am guilty of the wrong way crinkles! 😭
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vaguely relevant but when my parents realized they'd never actually gotten the drier vent cleaned the 20 years we've lived in this house we immediately had someone check it... it was clear, like, perfect. guess it was so short to outside that it just blasted itself out every time or something
That's great! Here is a spoiler alert for you... mine was not perfect. 😂 stay tuned!
I don’t understand why these machines are not placed on an outside wall with a direct short as possible, level as possible vent to the outside. To have the vent going vertical seems bonkers, any loose lint is bound to settle.
I have a gas dryer and I really need to do this. But I do not want to get into the crawl space of my house.
Trust me, I had to psych myself up for a few years to do this so I get it 😂
@@TheFixerHomeRepair I have have to measure the distance to get new pipe also. It has that flexi stuff. But have it ran out the window as a quick fix right now
The tape you used is for the outside liner of flex duct.
Yes it can be used for that also
@@TheFixerHomeRepair No, I’m saying that it’s not really made for metal duct but it can obviously be used for it. The best stuff for this application would be foil tape. The mylar tape isn’t really designed for heat.
Oh... This tape is rated for temperatures up to 212ºF and according to the manufacturer, can be used for dryer vent. 🤷🏻♂️
@@TheFixerHomeRepair well sweet!
Shoulda named it DUST tape, AMIRITE...😏
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The run is really too long. If it's feasible for you to move it closer to the outside wall, you really should. The pressure drop is significant on that much pipe, as seen in a really low flow numbers. Moving it would payback several dollars per month immediately and put the machine under less demand.
Yeah… I have no way to shorten it from where it is. 🤷♂️
@@TheFixerHomeRepairHey, we deal with what we got!
Joe is right, of course, but those of us with older homes that weren’t built with a dryer in mind, generally have no choice. My dryer is in the basement too, but I did move it against the outside wall where the exhaust is a straight up and out. Not perfect, but not terrible either 🤷🏻♂️.
Fun fact, that isn't DUCT tape. Or at least, it wasn't. Now the brand name for it, DUCK tape was the original name... coming both from the cloth used to make it - duck canvas - and its water-shedding ability. Somewhere it picked up the change in spelling/pronunciation and now is the usually generic name, but it was never intended for ductwork at all. The adhesive fails miserably under heat. Fun facts! Now back to the video... LOL
I just removed all the old flexible vent lines and replaced them with solid…. like, less than a month ago. Great minds 🤣
Can't be a Profesional no one used duct tape you use hvac foil tape duct tape dries out and fails!