Converting Lg Dryer To Side Vent

I included the installation instructions in the second and third images below.

Converting lg dryer to side vent.

The piece on my dryer was spot welded about 8 places around the circle so it took some effort to remove it. Lg has several instructional videos on youtube which are very easy to follow. Make sure that use duct tape on all joints to fully insulate the venting system. The dryer specifications indicate it has 3 way venting.

Bettervent indoor dryer vent kit protect indoor air quality and save energy with a superior dryer lint filter electric dryers only 4 5 out of 5 stars 2 795 64 99 64. 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. Large smart stackable front. Lowes told me to call samsung.

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. 240 volt white electric dryer with sensor dryer pedestals sold separately 598 00. Free delivery add to package add to cart. Please note that it can also be configured to vented side on some models.

Make sure the side vent extends 1 75 out from the side of the dryer. The knockout plate was not so easy to knock out. Save 201 00 25 598 00. I did some research and found out that while the default is for the vent to come out the back of the dryer it can also be configured to come out either side.

This kit will include the elbow and other parts needed to convert the venting to either side of the dryer. Great i thought this will solve the problem. To convert this dryer to side venting you would need a vent kit as illustrated in the first image below. 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.

Somehow i found out i needed a side vent kit i called lowes to inquire about obtaining the side vent kit. Your new dryer is shifted to vent to the rear. An adapter kit is available for purchase from your lg retailer. Clean old ducts before installing the dryer.

It also includes covers for the previous venting holes. This is an accessory that can be used across several dryer brands with lint screens in the front.