Whirlpool Instructions for a Dryer Side Vent

Written By
James Clark
James Clark
Published: Jul 14, 2011
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
1 minute read

Step 1

Pull the Whirlpool's power cord by the plug from the wall outlet.

Step 2

Place a round clamp — supplied with the side-vent kit — on one of the elbow pipes and attach it to the vent hole on the back of the Whirlpool dryer.

Step 3

Turn the open end of the pipe in the direction you want to vent the dryer before tightening the screw in the clamp, using a screwdriver.

Step 4

Connect the straight vent pipe that came with your kit to the elbow pipe, using another clamp.

Step 5

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Attach the remaining elbow pipe to the open end of the straight pipe, using a clamp from the kit. Turn the elbow in the direction of the vent hole to the outside of the building.

Step 6

Fasten the flexible vent hose to the elbow pipe and the wall, using the remaining clamps in your Whirlpool kit.

Step 7

Plug in the power cord and move the Whirlpool dryer to the desired position.

James Clark

James Clark began his career in 1985. He has written about electronics, appliance repair and outdoor topics for a variety of publications and websites. He has more than four years of experience in appliance and electrical repairs. Clark…

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