Convert Whirlpool Dryer To Side Vent

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.

Convert whirlpool dryer to side vent.

Great i thought this will solve the problem. 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. Samsung told me to use a whirlpool side vent kit. 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.

This is a universal part that can be used across several brands. 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. There are two clips about 3 inches in from the corners push in and lift the top. This is an accessory that can be used across several dryer brands with lint screens in the front.

Somehow i found out i needed a side vent kit i called lowes to inquire about obtaining the side vent kit. 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. You will need to disassemble your dryer and remove the inner drum to complete the conversion to a side discharge. Check to see if your model number is compatible.

Use a putty knife inbetween the top and front. To do this pull the lint filter out there are two screws there remove them. 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.

I had to have the vent up a bit higher exiting because of the minnesota snow. Lowes told me to call samsung. You need to lift the top and remove the front and the drum.