how to secure dryer vent to drywall

Thread Tools

Search this Thread

01-13-19, 10:58 PM

engrav

Member

Thread Starter

Join Date: Apr 2012

Location: USA

Posts: 168

Upvotes: 0

Received 0 Upvotes on 0 Posts

how to secure dryer vent to drywall

Hi

Need to pass dryer vent through drywall, no close studs. See pic.

Holes in the drywall are worn and holes in the dryer connection device are too close to the dryer vent hole to use the usual drywall screws.

Is there a clever device for this situation?

Thank you

Attached Images

Upvote

01-14-19, 03:20 AM

marksr

Forum Topic Moderator

Join Date: Mar 2005

Location: USA - N.E.Tn

Posts: 45,504

Upvotes: 613

Received 801 Upvotes on 704 Posts

Maybe twist the flange some so it can be screwed into a new section of drywall. The hole next to the corner should interact a stud, maybe a longer screw at a slight angle.

Upvote

01-14-19, 04:47 AM

GregH

Super Moderator

Join Date: Jan 2001

Location: Manitoba

Posts: 9,498

Upvotes: 2

Received 67 Upvotes on 61 Posts

For a 4" dryer vent cut a piece of plywood into a 6" x 6" square.
Make a 4" hole in the center of the plywood, fasten this piece of wood to the wall then screw your dryer flange into the wood.

Upvote

01-14-19, 06:03 AM

Norm201

Member

Join Date: Sep 2013

Location: United States

Posts: 10,872

Upvotes: 1,730

Received 703 Upvotes on 625 Posts

Use larger plastic anchors on the existing holes, or use a toggle bolt.

Upvote

01-14-19, 07:27 AM

engrav

Member

Thread Starter

Join Date: Apr 2012

Location: USA

Posts: 168

Upvotes: 0

Received 0 Upvotes on 0 Posts

thanks
will try 'em all
is there no store bought connector that has a larger flange so that the holes are further from the 4" hole?

Upvote

01-14-19, 07:38 AM

Marq1

Member

Join Date: Sep 2016

Location: USA MI

Posts: 9,746

Upvotes: 94

Received 1,210 Upvotes on 1,098 Posts

You should really get rid of that flexible duct, they are not recommended and can be a fire hazard!

Upvote

01-14-19, 07:38 AM

Viriliter_Agite

Member

Join Date: Nov 2018

Location: United States

Posts: 122

Upvotes: 0

Received 5 Upvotes on 5 Posts

It may be overkill, but you could install a recessed dryer vent box. It would allow you to push the dryer closer to the wall. They make remodel versions.

Upvote

01-14-19, 11:09 AM

engrav

Member

Thread Starter

Join Date: Apr 2012

Location: USA

Posts: 168

Upvotes: 0

Received 0 Upvotes on 0 Posts

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marq1

You should really get rid of that flexible duct, they are not recommended and can be a fire hazard!

Hi. I read that on the web. But would not be cheap and flexible aluminum is still Ok in WA State code so.....

Upvote

01-14-19, 11:22 AM

XSleeper

Group Moderator

Join Date: Dec 2004

Posts: 26,845

Upvotes: 347

Received 1,845 Upvotes on 1,660 Posts

You can just put a bead of silicone on the perimeter of the opening, then push the ring into it... no screws required. Use some blue painters tape to hold it to the wall if needed. You don't put so much silicone on that it squeezes out on the paint job. You can also put it on the ring first, then carefully place the ring on the wall. If the silicone is placed as close as possible to the duct, nothing should squeeze out on the painted surface. Silicone sets up in under 24 hrs.

Upvote