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Cutting Dryer Vent Hole in Sheetrock Wall
What is the Best Method for Cutting a Dryer Vent Hole in Sheetrock?
By Mark J. Donovan
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Question:
What is the best method for cutting a circular
hole for a dryer vent in sheetrock? I am in the process of adding a laundry
room addition in my garage and want to have access to the dryer vent in the
garage to clean the vent pipe. I installed the 4" dryer vent inside the new
wall and ran the vent to the outside through the attic. Any help would be
appreciated.
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Answer:
First of all, I am glad you are not planning to just vent the dryer out to your
garage. It is always important to properly vent a dryer so that the moisture
does not build up in the home. The release of moist dryer air into the home can
quickly lead to the formation of mold and mildew, which is a concern for both
you and your home.
To cut a
dryer vent hole in your sheetrock wall, first drill a small pilot hole in the
sheetrock where you want to install the dryer vent.
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If you are
not sure the area behind the wall is free from wall studs, or wiring, etc, you
can use a small section of a bent coat hanger to check. Insert the coat hanger,
bent at a 90 degree angle, into the hole and spin it around. If you feel no
resistance you are fine. If you do feel resistance, then find another location
for the dryer vent.
Once you
have established a location for the dryer vent in the sheetrock, tie a 2" string
between a nail and a pencil.
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Insert the
nail into the pilot hole, and make a circular mark around the pilot hole, while
holding the string taught. When done you should have traced out a perfect 4"
diameter circle on your sheetrock wall with your pencil.
Now use a
hole saw to cut the sheetrock out, starting at the pilot hole.
Alternatively you can use a router to cut out the dryer vent hole, but go slowly if you
want a clean cut. Sometimes the router cuts so quickly you could inadvertently
cut a misshaped or larger hole than desired.
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