Questions & Answers

Q: QuestionDoes this vent kit work for indoor venting?

• A:Answer Yes, this vent kit is designed for indoor venting.

Q: QuestionWhat type of dryers is this vent kit designed for?

• A:Answer This dryer periscope vent kit is designed for use with most front-load dryers.

Q: QuestionHow adjustable is the height of this dryer vent?

• A:Answer The height of the dryer vent is adjustable and expands from 0" to 18" for close placement near a wall.

Q: QuestionWhy is this dryer vent made of aluminum?

• A:Answer This dryer vent is made of aluminum to provide durability.

Q: QuestionWhat is the purpose of the snap-lock fitting on this dryer vent?

• A:Answer The snap-lock fitting on this dryer vent allows for easy installation.

Q: QuestionWhat are the diameters of the vent openings? Are both adjustable and if so, by how much?

Asked 5 years ago by Noreen.

• A:Answer Four inches, They are not adjustable. You would need to adapt them for larger or smaller application.

  Answered 5 years ago by Steve

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Q: QuestionI want periscope vent for 8.25" vertical difference between dryer outlet and wall vent. Can this be adjusted to accommodate this difference?

Asked 7 years ago by Extrudrep.

• A:Answer Probably. depending on the angle and wall. You would have to find the length and cut the excess off. Rather than expanding or "periscope" outward, The unit collapses from full length and the ends stick out the opposite end if that makes sense. These would then be cut off and sealed.

  Answered 5 years ago by Steve

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Q: QuestionThis dryer vent picture looks like it can't be shortened to zero inches as stated. There are 5 and a half inches between the my wall and dryer vents. Can you shorten this periscope vent to accommodate this measurement? Thank you.

Asked 7 years ago by Bob.

• A:Answer Yes, you can shorten or lengthen it as needed by sliding the sections together or apart. Our measurement was the Same as yours. It required separating the two sections, determining where they they needed it, then cutting the two sections with tin snips (easily done) where they couldn't overlap. This Sounds complicated, but will make sense when you look at the actual vent.

  Answered 7 years ago by KheaVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionUsing the Periscope kit, how close can I get the back of the dryer to the wall? I have seen other periscopes sold online that claim that the distance from the back of the dryer to the wall can be as little as 2.5".

Asked 6 years ago by AllenM.

• A:Answer Yes you can get closer to the wall with the periscope about 2’ then you can with the regular dryer vent hose. You may need to be a little creative to attach everything together. I had to buy 2 connector to get the job done because the connectors on the periscope just aren’t long enough. Get 2 extra clamps to make sure it holds ogether on both ends.

  Answered 6 years ago by MaddyKVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionI would be using this for a dryer that sits in a closet. The vent will need to go up my attic. How much space is needed for this type of vent. Dryer to wall?

Asked 7 years ago by Anonymous.

• A:Answer the manufacturer recommends 6 inches, we have 10 inches. The 90 degree elbow allows for closer to wall distance.

  Answered 6 years ago by Dean

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Q: QuestionDoes geek squad install periscope dryer vents if purchased through best buy.

Asked 3 years ago by Mona.

• A:Answer The people who delivered our dryer with the periscope dryer vent, which did not work for our situation, were definitely not from the Geek Squad. As a matter of fact, due to space constraints and timing issues we had 3 different deliveries and 3 different sets of delivery people. Two sets of them were fine, one was less than stellar. The first ones were the best and we always hoped it would be them again. All that said, Best Buy itself was very helpful and accommodating. I'm assuming the delivery people are independent workers who contract with Best Buy because every box van was unmarked.

  Answered 3 years ago by StaciebVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionWill this add-on make it possible to install a 29 1/2" deep dryer into a 32" deep closet?

Asked 3 years ago by PAH.

• A:Answer This device is used when the outlet is not in-line with the discharge of the dryer from side to side or maybe defined as off-set. If this is used it will place your dryer clooser to the wall.

  Answered 3 years ago by JCES

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Q: QuestionI need about 21 inches to go from the dryer vent to the wall vent, but the periscope is only 18 inches. If I buy two 18 inch periscopes can the installer cut them and then splice them together? My dryer-to-wall clearance is only 2 inches.

Asked 4 years ago by E.

• A:Answer Yes it could be done you would have to use the foil tape and seal it up real well it basically cut out the center section and extend it

  Answered 4 years ago by RickVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionCan I use this to vent out a wall on the right side of the dryer! The vent is not in back of the dryer but is on the sidewall. Thanks!

Asked 6 years ago by Homeowner.

• A:Answer Yes but if the vent pipe is inside the machine you will need to get the extensions or the elbows. Also the periscope isn’t very long so make sure of the length you need. If you have room on the side of the machine why not use the flex tubing? Best Buy doesn’t carry any of the extension so go to Home Depot/Loews also get extra clips just to make sure the connection if good.

  Answered 6 years ago by MaddyKVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionWhat is the minimum you can get to the wall? I don’t see any dimensions on the product. Can it be 2.5 inches? 3 inches? Every fraction counts for me, so need to know just how close I can push it to the wall. Thanks.

Asked 1 month ago by BeBopReviewer.

Q: QuestionHow close to the wall can I install the dryer when using the Smart Choice Periscope Dryer Vent? I have a shallow area to install the dryer so the depth distance of the dryer and vent is at a premium. Thank you!

Asked 6 months ago by Critter.

Q: Questioncan I cut sheet rock and install this inside wall cavity between studs?

Asked 9 months ago by rick.

Q: QuestionCan I use this periscope vent horizontally, on the floor? My exhaust opening is in the floor, which then vents.to the side of the house. So I need to run flex tubing from the dryer, down to this vent, and then this vent would run horizontal, in the floor.

Asked 2 years ago by Chris.

Q: QuestionDoes it come with clamps

Asked 2 years ago by Clamps.

• A:Answer I believe so but not positive. The installers brought it with them so I didn’t physically have it.

  Answered 2 years ago by RandyVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionWhat is the amount of air exhausted by the dryer( CFM) Model NED4665E?

Asked 3 years ago by vlad.