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🔧 Builder's Best 84049 SAF-T-Duct Zero Dryer Vent Periscope, Adjustable Length 0-5 inches, 4" Diameter x 8 feet, Aluminum Review

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Description of 🔧 Builder's Best 84049 SAF-T-Duct Zero Dryer Vent Periscope, Adjustable Length 0-5 inches, 4" Diameter x 8 feet, Aluminum

This SAF-T-DUCT Zero Periscope is used for close clearance dryer transition duct. It solves situations where the dryer outlet overlaps or is within 5′′ of the wall outlet. The smooth interior decreases air friction for excellent airflow. Made with 100% aluminum, this periscope features 2" x 6" rigid construction with a smooth interior. Two sections telescope from 0′′ to 5′′. Sections are not reversible. One end is a 4′′ male, crimped rotating snap-lock collar that fits into wall outlet. The other end is a 4′′ female, draw band rotating collar fits over dryer outlet. Meets clothes dryer manufacturer specifications. Do not use plastic or metal foil vent which crushes easily behind the dryer. Installation instructions included. Quality made in the USA by Builder's Best, Inc. Builder's Best brand is a US registered trademark. SAF-T-DUCT is a registered trademark by Builder's Best, Inc. SAF-T-DUCT Dryer Venting is the trusted solution for professional installers nationwide. It meets all clothes dryer manufacturer specifications.

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Revainrating 4 out of 5

Works as soon as you put it on

This product works great when you can put it on. As mentioned in other reviews, it doesn't fit that well. Too bad because the size of the pipe from the wall is standard in my opinion. However, it is the same size as the wall pipe, not slightly larger to allow it to wrap around it. that's why I gave 4 stars. It works out. Just be willing to spend an hour or so and be ready to utter all your bad words.

Pros
  • Easy to read control panel
Cons
  • Only available in black

Revainrating 2 out of 5

Very thin. - Parts and Accessories

My main criticism of this particular periscope dryer is the poor quality. It's poorly constructed, the channels don't allow for easy movement meaning it takes strength to adjust the two sections and this thing isn't meant to be forced. While this is difficult to set up, it doesn't mean the parts will fit exactly, which would help. Seems to allow adequate leakage. This could be solved by using tape to seal the seams, but then it's no longer adjustable. The concept is good; Maybe someone else's…

Pros
  • Pleasant to use
Cons
  • Easy to maintain

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Let me talk here if you don't mind.

I recently renovated our laundry room, probably the most used room in the house considering it connects to the garage. In doing so, we moved W and D further to one side of the wall, resulting in the original flex channel no longer "fitting". The outlet and exhaust ports were only a few centimeters apart. Searching here I was able to order this product and hook up the dehumidifier and device to the outlet port within minutes. I recommend checking the back of your dryer before throwing away a…

Pros
  • Absolutely Amazing!
Cons
  • Slightly torn

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Not easy at all.: Dryer Parts & Accessories

Other reviews were correct. The product is not of good quality. The metal is very thin. This block has two ports. One to install on the dryer air outlet and the other to install on the dryer outlet. The problem is that the two fittings on the unit are the same size as the dryer vent pipe and the dryer outlet pipes (4 inches). Even the "crimped" connector isn't crimped enough to fit snugly into the dryer opening in my wall. I had to make 1" cuts in both fittings to fit it over the dryer outlet…

Pros
  • GOLS Certified
Cons
  • Secret

Revainrating 2 out of 5

Dryer parts and accessories didn't fit me

I had high hopes for this - I really did. The old standard flex hose on my dryer needed replacing and I was sure there had to be a better way in my small space and I found out about these periscope style vents. It seemed like the perfect solution. Unfortunately he had a few problems. One port fit my dryer perfectly, and the smallest extension was the perfect distance between the dryer port and the wall opening, but the opening and wall opening were exactly the same size so they didn't slide…

Pros
  • New
Cons
  • Crumpled packaging

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Works as intended: Dryer parts and accessories

Worked fine for me. Installation is a little tedious, but that depends more on usage than the product itself. I have a very small gap between my dryer and the wall where the vent is. Using a flexible hose wasn't the best option as I had to compact it heavily. This product works well in tight spaces. The vent and dryer were only an inch away, but this product fit a lot better and was more durable than cramming a standard vent tube into such a small space. TWO THINGS YOU NEED TO MAKE INSTALLATION

Pros
  • Great design
Cons
  • Definitely bad product