Slightly OT: Installing a new tumble drier

James Noble · 2010-11-29T08:42:00+00:00

This wouldn't normally be a problem but the wife and I have encountered a major problem.Our trusty tumble drier is dying after 20 years of service. It is a side vented model which vents through a hole in the kitchen wall to the left of the drier.On visiting the local white goods emporium over the weekend we found out that it is near impossible to get a side venting drier (Zanussi seem to be the only one) as most now vent out of the back only. We were pushed in the direction of condensing driers but the efficiency of such is awful and we want to continue with a vented machine.I am having trouble understanding how the new driers are supposed to be installed. Do I have to drill (a.) 100mm plus hole immediately behind the drier which a. means a second large hole in the wall, or (b.) are there kits available to turn the vent pipe through 90 degrees so that I can use the existing hole in the wall?The 3 shops we visited said there are no kits for anything other than behind the drier so, are we stuffed and forced to buy a condensing drier?Any help welcome.

Nov 29, 2010 24 Replies

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John MacLeod 15 years ago

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Yes, I've done that -- large American drier with rear discharge -- turned the discharge airflow around into flat trunking. Actually in that instance no problem in fitting machine tight to the wall -- the top rear of the machine kept the lower part of the machine a few inches out from the wall. Doesn't seem to impede the airflow unduly, either.

John

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John Rumm 15 years ago

Assuming you measure it up carefully, its probably a lot less hassle than trying to get those floppy extending hoses hooked up and staying put!

(Someone else who does not disconnect the filling loop on the heating system I note... ;-)

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Graham. 15 years ago

trying to get those floppy extending hoses hooked up and

note... ;-)

My vented tumble dryer has never been (vented outside, that is). Over the years nothing terrable has happend to it, or the kitchen where it lives.

Anything particular I should watch out for?

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Lobster 15 years ago

Yes that was the Mark I version - wasn't very effective and a bugger to hook up to the wall plate, whereas this one engages with it very easily and neatly.

Mm, I wondered if someone would comment on that... I see I wasn't dissapointed!

David

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Lobster 15 years ago

trying to get those floppy extending hoses hooked up and

I note... ;-)

A damp atmosphere and the whole place smelling like a launderette maybe? Condensation and mildew all over cold surfaces? If you aren't troubled by any of those then clearly you're fine.

David

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