Detach the dryer vent duct or dryer vent pipe (the thick silver or white hose) from the wall and the dryer. You might need to use a screwdriver to remove the duct. Be sure to remove any metal tape or clamps that attach the vent pipe to its exhaust. Locate the exterior vent outside...
If you choose a model with steam, it also needs to be connected to your water supply with an inlet hose. Most dryers must be vented outside, so you will need a metal duct to connect the dryer to an exhaust hood in your wall. Once the dryer is in place, you can adjust and level...
Gas dryers also need ventilation to keep poisonous gas exhaust from entering the home. As a rule of thumb, it's best to install a dryer vent duct in an external wall to make the run as short as possible. You'll also want to minimize bends in the vent, which can impede airflow. To...