Whoever thought a 4" foil hose is the right size for a 4" pipe is an idiot. All they need to do is make the damn hoses 4 1/8" and life would be so much easier. But I guess they wouldn't sell nearly as many of them.
Thanks! I thought I was missing something. I have a solid piece that has a diameter of 7 inches. The only semi-rigid duct that was close was also 7 inches! I'm having a hell of a time trying to connect these.
I thought I was totally out if it as I’m an amateur but I’m so glad y’all are confirming that we all experience the frustration of connecting a 4” pipe to a 4” duct. Sooo annoying!! I used Papi’s hack and it worked!
Good idea! The corrugated dryer vent should be crimped to fit into the termination vent pipe. This way lint won’t get trapped around the edges and create a lint blockage when it’s flowing out. Instead of the hose clamp you can use metal tape around the connection. Anyway it got done👍🏻👍🏻
@akaredcrossbow What he is showing here is correct. The transition hose is allowed to be connected as he is showing. Now, if from that exterior wall vent there are other pipes that are needed to get to the laundry room, then yes each pipe should have a crimped end pointing in the direction of the airflow, with joints taped, not clamped or screwed.
Oh my God, thank goodness for Pappy! This has been a nightmare, trying to get this stupid thing onto the adapter. I’m still working on it, but I almost have it all his chips and tricks are helping thank you thank you thank you.!!!
You want out going duct ends to fit inside connections, not over to avoid lint build-up and leaks. Get a metal crimping tool which will taper the end to fit inside.
What you said made no sense. Yes, ideally the male (crimped) ends are away from the source, but the vent pipe is the exception. The hose cannot be crimped to fit inside the vent pipe. The best you can do is install solid pipe and elbows, but there's going to be a need for a flexible section for moving the dryer into/out of position.
screw the flexible duct like a screw - works like a charm. make sure to follow the direction of the spiral. no need to flatten the hose since it's more work and can cause tearing.
I found a plastic connector apparatus, it's plastic and the vent hose kinda screws into these grooves then you screw the other end over the lip of the vent and do same for the one out the window,
At 2:15 in the video. This is one of the most common mistakes. On the right hand would be the dryer, on the left would be exit. The air flow would go to the left. On the inside of the flex venting the ridges. Cause the air to slow down and also allows th lint to accumulate. But another point is always look which way you're connecting, the perforated end is always directed away from the dryer. When you push something in the wrong direction your creating not only back pressure, but causing the air flow to be interrupted. And that ledge will cause lint to accumulate before it gets past the exit cover. 😂😂😂
NOWHERE can I find the adapter, that's 4 1/8" OD to slip over the dryer exit itself, to attach to your flex hose. Sadly I live out in BFE and most people have never even HEARD of it. But it exists. Somewhere.
I need to connect this in the crawlspace under my house. Hard enough to get it on but the hole from the floor to the vent exit is at a 45 degree angle… looks like they used the accordion hose pulled down and to the duct under the house… it had been torn out before I could see except for the accordion hose coming halfway down… have no clue how the fit it through the hole as the hole in narrower than the hose… 🤦🏻♂️ I’m about to cut another hole as I may be an old man the next time it needs to be fixed.
The lint trapping corrugated hose is junk. Buy sold metal vent pipe and slid the plastic junk over it once its all in place and screwed at each joint . Makes a great seal to ensure no air leaking . All the flex stuff is a fire trap waiting to take place.
So, they say we went to the moon several times, starting in 1969. And they cant make this system any better. I dont understand. This infuriated me today.
Except the hose from the dryer should fit INSIDE the exiting vent, not on the outside. Air flow is blowing out so having the exit hose on the inside can snag dryer lint and reduce air flow.
this is just wrong. The technique shown is going to leave an exposed raw edge that will catch lint. The male end of a pipe coupling should always be pointing in the direction of the exiting dryer exhaust. The solution is to get a reducing adapter to go from 4-1/4" down to 3-3/4". Or you can use a $15 crimping tool to shrink the exiting end of the tube down to an appropriate size. Also, you should never use duck tape or screws to join the pipes together. The correct item to use is aluminum "duct" tape.
I thought I was totally out if it as I’m an amateur but I’m so glad y’all are confirming that we all experience the frustration of connecting a 4” pipe to a 4” duct. Sooo annoying!! I used Papi’s hack and it worked!
These damn things need to be redesigned.
It is 2023 and nobody has invented a GOOD duct hose.
Lol 😆
Brooooooo so truee 💀💀💀
AMEN TO THAT BROTHER!!!
Pisses me off
ruclips.net/video/bCJeoFCjUxM/видео.html made in 2022 . . .probably hella expensive tho
Whoever thought a 4" foil hose is the right size for a 4" pipe is an idiot. All they need to do is make the damn hoses 4 1/8" and life would be so much easier. But I guess they wouldn't sell nearly as many of them.
They do exist ... I have seen em on RUclips, somewhere. But in the stores? Nope. It sucks.
Thanks! I thought I was missing something. I have a solid piece that has a diameter of 7 inches. The only semi-rigid duct that was close was also 7 inches! I'm having a hell of a time trying to connect these.
I thought I was totally out if it as I’m an amateur but I’m so glad y’all are confirming that we all experience the frustration of connecting a 4” pipe to a 4” duct. Sooo annoying!! I used Papi’s hack and it worked!
Holy crap that worked like a charm!! Great idea. I wish I had searched for this before spending 45 minutes trying to get it to fit.
😁
After 3 days of struggle and frustration, ty so much finally we have a hose on our dryer!
No NO NO!!!!!! It has flex and crushes and starts fires. This guy is a hack!!! Use 4" round hard pipe only!!!!
@@johnshoemaker9380 Um....That's a hose that's commonly used. I'm not sure I understand.
Papi!! Thank you, been messing with stupid hose for a while,, almost gave up, tried your trick worked for me. 🎉🎉🎉
Bugs me that they know it’s not a slip fit, they could pre-size the ends for the consumer!
Good idea!
The corrugated dryer vent should be crimped to fit into the termination vent pipe. This way lint won’t get trapped around the edges and create a lint blockage when it’s flowing out. Instead of the hose clamp you can use metal tape around the connection.
Anyway it got done👍🏻👍🏻
No NO NO!!!!!! It has flex and crushes and starts fires. This guy is a hack!!! Use 4" round hard pipe only!!!!
@akaredcrossbow What he is showing here is correct. The transition hose is allowed to be connected as he is showing. Now, if from that exterior wall vent there are other pipes that are needed to get to the laundry room, then yes each pipe should have a crimped end pointing in the direction of the airflow, with joints taped, not clamped or screwed.
Life saver. Probably saved me hours of frustration. Thank you gents!
Oh my God, thank goodness for Pappy! This has been a nightmare, trying to get this stupid thing onto the adapter. I’m still working on it, but I almost have it all his chips and tricks are helping thank you thank you thank you.!!!
Thank you! I’ve been just spending hrs and left with messy pipe and bloody hands. Off to do mine again…
I'll try this. I was doing the opposite: trying to reduce the diameter of the semi-rigid duct to fit inside the solid piece. Wish me luck!
You want out going duct ends to fit inside connections, not over to avoid lint build-up and leaks. Get a metal crimping tool which will taper the end to fit inside.
What you said made no sense. Yes, ideally the male (crimped) ends are away from the source, but the vent pipe is the exception. The hose cannot be crimped to fit inside the vent pipe. The best you can do is install solid pipe and elbows, but there's going to be a need for a flexible section for moving the dryer into/out of position.
Great hack - it just saved my sanity - thank you!
screw the flexible duct like a screw - works like a charm. make sure to follow the direction of the spiral. no need to flatten the hose since it's more work and can cause tearing.
I found a plastic connector apparatus, it's plastic and the vent hose kinda screws into these grooves then you screw the other end over the lip of the vent and do same for the one out the window,
Can you send me a link or tell me exactly what to search for on Amazon, or wherever?
At 2:15 in the video. This is one of the most common mistakes.
On the right hand would be the dryer, on the left would be exit. The air flow would go to the left. On the inside of the flex venting the ridges. Cause the air to slow down and also allows th lint to accumulate. But another point is always look which way you're connecting, the perforated end is always directed away from the dryer. When you push something in the wrong direction your creating not only back pressure, but causing the air flow to be interrupted. And that ledge will cause lint to accumulate before it gets past the exit cover.
😂😂😂
Ohhhh now that makes sense!
How about a MF'r make a 4.25 tube already!!! Either way...4in on both ends is crazy! Thanks for sharing!
Just make a small half inch to inch cut spread it out a bit and tape it with aluminum tape on the end to make it reinforced. Then you can attach it.
NOWHERE can I find the adapter, that's 4 1/8" OD to slip over the dryer exit itself, to attach to your flex hose. Sadly I live out in BFE and most people have never even HEARD of it. But it exists. Somewhere.
I need to connect this in the crawlspace under my house. Hard enough to get it on but the hole from the floor to the vent exit is at a 45 degree angle… looks like they used the accordion hose pulled down and to the duct under the house… it had been torn out before I could see except for the accordion hose coming halfway down… have no clue how the fit it through the hole as the hole in narrower than the hose… 🤦🏻♂️ I’m about to cut another hole as I may be an old man the next time it needs to be fixed.
What is best way to get dryer hose maybe 20 ft to outside vent with a foot of space between floors???
I used the finger hack you demonstrated!
Cool hack. Thanks for the tip! Stay safe!
Thanks CB 😁
No NO NO!!!!!! It has flex and crushes and starts fires. This guy is a hack!!! Use 4" round hard pipe only!!!!
Thank you George and Poppy. 💕NonnaGrace
Thanks NonnaGrace 😁
The lint trapping corrugated hose is junk. Buy sold metal vent pipe and slid the plastic junk over it once its all in place and screwed at each joint . Makes a great seal to ensure no air leaking . All the flex stuff is a fire trap waiting to take place.
Screwed at the joints? Really?
No screws lint traps only ma foil mastic tape
Thank you struggling with this now.
Heck yeah!! That is always such a pain...
No doubt. I’ve spent way too much time on those things before.
No NO NO!!!!!! It has flex and crushes and starts fires. This guy is a hack!!! Use 4" round hard pipe only!!!!
As a professional appliance repairman I hate when I have to remove vents
Thank you so much for you help with this!
I thought you were supposed to cut it then slip it on then clamp and duct tape it
Why don’t they make the hose 4.5” to fit over the 4” pipe?
So, they say we went to the moon several times, starting in 1969. And they cant make this system any better. I dont understand. This infuriated me today.
First things first, did “they” really go to the moon 🤔. Lol. There really should be a better way in this day and age. Best of luck 😁
@@FarmerGyes they went to the moon bumpkin.
@@SlurpingSoupyeah that's what they want you to think sheep
2 seconds with crimpers and bam its in. the flexible hose should go inside the metal pipe if it is the other way around its a good lint trap
But HOWWWW! How do you get it in there and then how does the clamp work?!
Thinks the hose go in the outside
great idea
Thank you 😁
No NO NO!!!!!! It has flex and crushes and starts fires. This guy is a hack!!! Use 4" round hard pipe only!!!!
Great tip!! Thank you 👍🏽
Except the hose from the dryer should fit INSIDE the exiting vent, not on the outside. Air flow is blowing out so having the exit hose on the inside can snag dryer lint and reduce air flow.
Super easy on a table
Reading everyone’s comments Holy sh*** I never realized what a pain in the ass the proper dryer vent is!! Go figure
Gracias Papi 🤘🏼
Very nice 👍🏻
Thanks 😁
No NO NO!!!!!! It has flex and crushes and starts fires. This guy is a hack!!! Use 4" round hard pipe only!!!!
Don’t do that , the flex pipe should go inside the dryer vent hood
But how do you do that? Howwwww?!!!
this is just wrong. The technique shown is going to leave an exposed raw edge that will catch lint. The male end of a pipe coupling should always be pointing in the direction of the exiting dryer exhaust. The solution is to get a reducing adapter to go from 4-1/4" down to 3-3/4". Or you can use a $15 crimping tool to shrink the exiting end of the tube down to an appropriate size. Also, you should never use duck tape or screws to join the pipes together. The correct item to use is aluminum "duct" tape.
if only they could make connector 1mm less than pipe diameter ... OMG 2023
I thought I was totally out if it as I’m an amateur but I’m so glad y’all are confirming that we all experience the frustration of connecting a 4” pipe to a 4” duct. Sooo annoying!! I used Papi’s hack and it worked!