Convert Whirlpool Dryer To Side Vent

This is a universal part that can be used across several brands.

Convert whirlpool dryer to side vent.

Check to see if your model number is compatible. Check to see if your model number is compatible. The assembly includes 1 straight duct 2 hose clamps with screws 1 mounting screw and 1 clip. To do this pull the lint filter out there are two screws there remove them.

This washer dryer side venting kit allows heat exhaust to safely vent from your combination appliance during the drying cycle. 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. I called whirlpool and they told me to get the side vent kit from lowes.

This is an accessory that can be used across several dryer brands with lint screens in the front. There is a cut out in the side of the dryer just knock it out. I had to have the vent up a bit higher exiting because of the minnesota snow. You will need to disassemble your dryer and remove the inner drum to complete the conversion to a side discharge.

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. 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. Great i thought this will solve the problem. 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.

There are two clips about 3 inches in from the corners push in and lift the top. 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. Lowes told me to call samsung.