Convert Whirlpool Dryer To Side Vent

To do this pull the lint filter out there are two screws there remove them.

Convert whirlpool dryer to side vent.

I would estimate that it would take your at least a couple of hours to do it considering that it takes me about an hour to complete and i have done it before. Great i thought this will solve the problem. Lowes told me to call samsung. There is a cut out in the side of the dryer just knock it out.

There are two places on the bottom sides of the dryer where it looks like you can punch out a large hole for the dryer to vent. There are two clips about 3 inches in from the corners push in and lift the top. My exit for the dryer was straight out the right side of the dryer using a dryerbox it recesses into the wall to contain the pipe and the dryer wall vent which is a premium aluminum outside vent. Somehow i found out i needed a side vent kit i called lowes to inquire about obtaining the side vent kit.

Samsung told me to use a whirlpool side vent kit. However there is no information in any of the manuals or even from samsung directly i called them today to tell me how to change the vent from the rear to the side. This is an accessory that can be used across several dryer brands with lint screens in the front. Dryer 4 way vent kit this dryer 4 way vent kit allows heat to safely vent from the side and bottom of your appliance during the drying cycle.

You will need to disassemble your dryer and remove the inner drum to complete the conversion to a side discharge. The assembly includes 1 straight duct 2 hose clamps with screws 1 mounting screw and 1 clip. I called whirlpool and they told me to get the side vent kit from lowes. This washer dryer side venting kit allows heat exhaust to safely vent from your combination appliance during the drying cycle.

You need to lift the top and remove the front and the drum. This is a universal part that can be used across several brands. I had to have the vent up a bit higher exiting because of the minnesota snow.