Whirlpool 4396014 29-50" Adjustable Vent Periscope for Dryer Installation

Tilly Johnson: This vent extender product solved a very tricky problem. There was no vent for my dryer in the new house. By using this I didn’t need to punch a hole in the brick. It was easy to use but a little flimsy.

United States on Nov 27, 2023

Gabriela L: The media could not be loaded.  This was a lifesaver for me.

I accidentally bought a washer and dryer set and they were a little too big for our laundry room closet, but this was just the perfect fit.

It just barely fits with no room to spare as you can see but it gets the job done and it doesn't get too hot either, so I don't have to worry about it burning my wall.

The material is great and the heat does not escape. It goes straight into the dryer vent and then into the dryer hose and straight out. No leakage.

Appearance wise it looks durable but I guess I will see how it holds up over time.

This was cheaper than some of the options I saw on Amazon and is great for tight spaces + exactly what I needed.

United States on Oct 08, 2023

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Mexico on Sep 11, 2023

Marie Berthe Thivierge: J’aime le bidet. Cependant, la hose d’eau froide est trop courte pour les toilettes Glacier Bay à 2 modules. Les tuyaux d’eau chaudes devraient être vendue en stainless pour plus de sécurité et vendue à différentes longueurs. Les tuyaux vendue en quincaillerie n’existe pas en 1/4 de pouce au Canada. Avez vous une suggestion…

Canada on Jul 09, 2023

CaliDreamerCaliDreamer: This periscoping vent was ideal for my needs. For my particular situation, I was building a countertop to go above my washer and dryer and needed a cleaner solution than the typical 5 inch corrugated aluminum hose. This fit the bill perfectly. Yes, it is aluminum and prone to damage if you are not careful with it, but no more so than the aluminum hose it replaced. In fact it is probably significantly stronger. The only downside I see is that I had to purchase aluminum tape separately so that I could seal the connection points. It did cost more than I was anticipating, but there are a little options for anything similar. I will also say, if you are looking for a significant space saver, temper your expectations. It probably gained me approximately 2 inches (meaning I could move my dryer two inches back further), which is not a lot, but not nothing.

United States on Sep 29, 2021

G. Clarke: The smoother, shorter, and less restrictive you can make the run of the vent tubing, the faster your clothes will dry. Shorter operating time also means that the dryer has to run less saving you energy and less wear on your clothes.
Although the 4-inch (10 cm) ridged metal is the preferred kind of dryer ductwork, another product that is a game-changer is the offset ‘Dryer Telescoping Vent Periscope’ or Slim Duct. The narrower diameter design comes with 2 metal clamps (i.e. hose clamps), is made of smooth ridged sheet aluminum, is available in various adjustable lengths, and has a male fitting on one end and a female fitting on the other. [During installation, make sure the crimped (male) end is point toward the airflow direction and the uncrimped (female) end is toward the dryer - to avoid lint buildup at the joints.]
Because it is one unit, you are less likely to need additional parts, thereby saving you money. Installation can sometimes be a bit tricky because you are working in a very confined space (consider using this item in conjunction with a MagVent Dryer Vent Connector on the male fitting for an easy connection), but once done it will give you peace of mind,...

Canada on Jun 22, 2021

Neil Webb: For a number of years we used aluminum foil ducting to vent our dryer. It was not an ideal setup, but the configuration of our laundry pair prevented the use of conventional rigid or flexible metal ducting. I had a suspicion that the foil ducting was decreasing the efficiency of our dryer, but was unaware of how much. We would often end up running the dryer for additional cycles and still not have fully dried clothes. We were beginning to think it was time to replace our dryer. When I had the dryer out for cleaning and maintenance, I noticed that the foil duct was beginning to break down, so I decided it was time to replace it. When searching for a replacement I happened across this periscope style vent tube and thought it seemed like a better alternative. It installed easily into our space limited application (actually better than the foil ducting) and now our clothes dry on the first cycle almost every time. As I noted in the headline, there are small gaps where the crimped seams meet and where the periscope sections meet. I didn't worry about the small holes, but I did use aluminum tape where the periscope sections meet. In our application, I suspect that our energy savings...

Canada on Jan 07, 2020

CocoLoco: This low profile dryer vent is a genius idea and it works great! A must have for anyone who has a small laundry room where every inch counts. I bought this when I replaced my washer and dryer and I couldn’t be happier. Very easy to install. This is a great problem solver.

My laundry room at my house was not only small, it connected the kitchen to the backyard. When I got a new washer and dryer installed, the new dryer was just a smidge bigger than the ancient one it replaced but along with that extra inch or two came a big problem; the dryer was blocking the back door from opening.

So, I looked around and found this and it solved my problem! It only took me a few minutes to install and it allowed me to push the dryer up snug against the wall so there was enough clearance for the door. Perfect!

I used this for years without any issues until I moved recently and didn’t need it anymore. Or so I thought, now I’m probably going to get a much shorter one to fit our new laundry room (the washer and dryer at my new place are stacked) so that I can better utilize the limited space in the laundry room.

United States on Nov 19, 2019

SamSam: We bought new LG full sized washer and dryer and needed to get them closer to the wall because the sheer size of the machines nearly overwhelmed the laundry room. I hired a plumber to re-do the water connections using low profile connectors and had him install this low profile periscope while he was at it to replace the bulky foil coil vent. He seemed to have no trouble installing, though I think he used some metallic tape to make the seal perfect. A few inches closer to the wall makes a huge difference, the room now looks terrific and the machines pretty well line up with the laundry sink.

Canada on Jul 05, 2019

Deep Thought: This narrow-space vent effectively did what it was designed to do and allowed me to complete the job.

--- Pros ---
1. Came as advertised... solved the issue and saved me space!
2. Came in good condition. No dents or bent metal. It was just a little greasy though...
3. Of reasonably solid construction. It wasn't overly flimsy or anything like that.
4. All the parts fit together easily and as expected.
5. Came with two clamps (one for each end).

--- Cons ---
6. There are four total interlocking pieces: the two outlet pieces (with the vent holes), and then two optional middle pieces for extra length. You can either use the two outlet pieces alone for a shorter length, or you can use them with the two optional middle pieces... but you must use BOTH middle pieces, you cannot just use one. The four pieces come in two sizes... wider and narrower. One of the outlet pieces is narrower and slides into the other outlet piece which is wider. The same goes with the middle pieces. So you must use both middle pieces to get everything to work together (wider, narrower, wider, narrower). Now they accordion in and out so adjusting the length to what you want whether...

United States on Mar 28, 2017