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the_other_sam OP t1_ivu2o0i wrote

Reply to comment by its8up in Ok to run dryer pipe through 2x6 studs? by the_other_sam

> Any chance you could just leave the dryer (and possibly the washer) a pinch farther from the wall like normal people do in a situation like this?

I wish. Thanks for your reply.

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its8up t1_ivu53b8 wrote

How about building a platform to raise the dryer 6" or so?

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the_other_sam OP t1_ivu6grx wrote

Very creative thinking, but I'm stuck with a laundry room that is simply too small. The back of the dryer must be up against the wall or laundry room door wont close. Next size down in dryer is a shoe box. Dryer can not vent out the side because it sits between washer and sink.

Thanks again.

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kend2121 t1_ivua09z wrote

I’m not sure you understand its8up’s suggestion. Build a 6” high platform so you can run the vent pipe under the platform. It can come up through the floor of the platform, exactly where you need it.

It’s the same as the alternative you mention of drilling a new hole in the floor (without drilling another hole in the floor)

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the_other_sam OP t1_ivubnqb wrote

> It can come up through the floor of the platform, exactly where you need it.

Nope - platform or not, the dryer still vents out the back.

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inhospitableUterus t1_ivuhkc0 wrote

You can change the direction of the vent on a dryer if it helps. You should be able to see the circles on the side of the machine you can punch out to do so. I'm not sure about venting down though, don't see how that connection could be made when putting the dryer in place.

You could also do a stacked setup if that gives you more vent options, the dryer is always on top.

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Alexstarfire t1_ivumgi4 wrote

I haven't read all of the comments on here but I think I know how you can get the platform suggestion to work, assuming I understand the issue.

I am assuming the main issue is that just putting in a vent in any configuration from the machine will result in it hitting the wall. Having the vent go through studs is a bad idea but there shouldn't be any issues running the vent parallel to the studs. So the vent can go into the wall, down to under the platform, come out of the wall, then go where it needs to go.

I'll see if there are any pics or diagrams give posted but if you haven't, those will be helpful.

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Darryl_Lict t1_ivum6n4 wrote

On my dryer which is stuck close to the wall vents into a narrow rectangular prism that turns into a cylinder once it passes the width of the dryer and then vents via a flexible aluminum hose to the outside.

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Docsince22 t1_ivupyq0 wrote

Could the pipe come below the dryer, then into the wall between 2 studs, then out of the wall into the dryer?

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Rampage_Rick t1_ivutp9v wrote

What kind of dryer? Many brands can be modified so the vent exits the side of the dryer.

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the_other_sam OP t1_ivv3gia wrote

Thank you, I checked but this one has no side vent, plus it sits against a washer on one side and a sink on another.

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Tbagzwell t1_ivu80gw wrote

You could go sliding barn door if possible. Or what about if you recessed the duct in between the studs behind then the dryer, then once you were above the dryer come out of the wall and run above/along the studs.

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its8up t1_ivu98zk wrote

Or a bifold door. I put those on laundry room and closets in place.

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the_other_sam OP t1_ivubr7g wrote

How about I build a barn and move the damn dryer out there. Might be less work...

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Skrillard423 t1_ivutnde wrote

You asked for advice, and people are trying to help. I don’t understand the standoffishness towards others suggestions

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Glittering_knave t1_ivv6nq6 wrote

I think that OP wanted to hear: great idea, do that, cut into the studs, it's fine. They don't want outside the box thinking (different door, build a platform, pull the dryer forward), just affirmation that altering the loadbearing wall is great idea.

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FireWireBestWire t1_ivucgo8 wrote

Idk how far you're going, but if you really want the dryer vent through the wall, you could put a header above the entire area. You might need a structural engineer to do it safely, but essentially you'd be carrying the load all of of the cut studs. Also, it's possible the wall isn't load bearing, but there's no way we can determine that remotely.

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kindanormle t1_ivv3yis wrote

Take the door off, hang a nice looking drape instead. Alternatively, install a bi-fold door that opens outward. Lots of options here.

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TootsNYC t1_ivuom7t wrote

What about a pocket door on your laundry room?

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Glittering_knave t1_ivv6cn8 wrote

Can you change the door? That is easier than changing the studs. Have it swing out instead of in, barn barn/pocket door, or a bifold door all take up less swing space that a traditional door that opens into the room.

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RawLucas t1_ivvk78d wrote

Have you considered a ventless dryer?

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off_the_cuff_mandate t1_iwgcsck wrote

Why not swap the position of the washer and dryer? Hang the door so that it opens out?

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