Customers praise the ease of installation and the quality of this periscope dryer vent, finding it a great space-saving solution that fits well with many dryers. However, some customers found the length insufficient for their needs and experienced compatibility issues with certain dryer models. The product's suitability depends on the specific dryer and available space.
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Pros mentioned:
Fit
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Did what it needed to
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I wanted a dryer vent that got my dryer closer to the wall since my laundry room is such a tight space coming off the garage. Because of this vent, we were able to the dryer in 7-8 inches from where it previously sat. We did not end up trimming it at this point, the full size fit just fine by shifting our washer more to the right.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Space
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Perfect for what I needed...
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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Really only needed to move my dryer over 2 inches and keep it as close to the wall as possible. Also needed the front of the dryer to line up with the washer, which was 3 inches to far out. This was perfect. No leaks, either. Would highly recommend.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Helps fit in tight spaces.
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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It works great. Was not a lot of space for the dryer, so this was necessary for it to fit in the space.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
i paid for it but they didn't install it
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I purchased a new washer dryer and dishwasher I also purchased all the install kits for each applications . after best buy did the install I looked and they reused the old one and I still paid for this one
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Space
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good use for small spaces
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I have a small laundry room in my apartment and needed the Periscope Dryer Vent so I could get my dryer closer to the wall. It worked pretty well. Originally I had used the regular dryer vent hookup and it was very bunched up behind my dryer which worried me as a fire could have been started. The Periscope Dryer Vent worked quite nicely for the space.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Here is the real information for this vent
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Allow me to clear some misconceptions. When this item says 0-18, it's a bit of a poor description. It's 18" from center hole to center hole out of the box (overall length 24.5"). It's not expandable to 18" by pulling on the ends. If you want it less than 18", you MUST cut it. And, of course, it couldn't be less than about 5" in length just due to the connections. (A 0-5" periscope vent already exists, so 5-18 is a better description for this one). It says 2.5" profile (depth), supposedly allowing the dryer to sit back about an inch to 1.5 inches closer than the standard semi-rigid venting. I suppose that is dependent on your wall vent. If the wall vent does not allow the periscope vent to sit flat against the wall, any advantage is lost (see photo after Geek Squad installed the periscope vent). I had 3 Geek Squad installers for the new washer and dryer (separate trips for various reasons) and none of them recommended the periscope vent kit. They said they leak air, requiring a lot of foil tape, and don't really save you any room. In my case, that proved to be correct. I needed the space savings to close my closet doors, and in the end, the installers used foil flexible duct. The periscope vent may work in an ideal situation, but considering you may have to cut it and then tape it all over, it doesn't seem worth it...at least to me.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Fit
Cons mentioned:
Length
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Works great
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This periscope works great with my new dryer. It fits perfect on the back of my dryer. The only down fail is it's not real long.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Installation, Space
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great alternative
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Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.
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Great vent. Works for tight spaces and allows you to push the dryer closer to wall.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Space
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best compact vent for dryers
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
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Easy to use and very convenient. I didn't have lots of space in the laundry room and this completely changed the game for me. 12/10
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Works fine.
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Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
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Delivered with the dryer and installed by Best Buy.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
For that spread between 0" - 18" offset.
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
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Gives a better hook up for dryer vent than using one of those accordian hoses and lets dryer sit closer to wall. This has to be trimmed with tin snips then use aluminum tape to make sure it is sealed well. This is an easy task to do. This comes in a larger size in case the offset measurement is bigger than the 18" maxium spread. Good quality item.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Fit, Installation
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
right size
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dryer vent was great fit, holds in place for subdivion type houses and designated spaces.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good product for a dryer
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This is a good product and the price is reasonable,it’s easy for installation.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Length
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great for small spaces
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Our dryer kept going out and we couldn't figure out why. Finally on the 5th repair, the repairman mentioned there wasn't enough room for our dryer to push back and not smash the flexible hose. I started researching dryer exhaust for small spaces and found this. Our box was missing clamps but luckily I had some.. a little HVAC tape and this thing later and my dryer works better than it ever has!!
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great tool for venting out of small spaces
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
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This thing works, and it's amazing. I bought a washtower and knew it was going into a tight space, but with a periscope, I could make the dryer vent situation work. Well, it was delivered and Best Buy's installation team said it was impossible, asked if I wanted to keep the machine, didn't understand what I wanted to do with a periscope. (Actually had 3 delivery & installation attempts and I finally told them to drop it and leave.) Then a friend came and helped me install this. It worked in a space where my gap between the washtower and wall (where the vent outward was located) was 2.75 inches. Seriously, this periscope is a great solution for small spaces.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best dryer vent ever
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As long as you have a set of tin snips to trim this down, and have some aluminum tape to seal it off after cutting it to the right length, this is by far the best dryer vent hookup ever. Our old dryer was a miniscule 4 cu. ft. inside, but stuck out much father than our new 7.3 cu. ft. dryer because of the exhaust vent being so bulky. This also allows for smoother airflow, as tested at the exterior vent end.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Dryer tube
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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Did not need it returned it back to the store and received the full refund
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Fit
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
This is great if you are limited with space.
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
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I live in an apartment and when they delivered my washer and dryer it would not fit into the closet when using a regular vent so I purchased this and now my washer and dryer fit nicely in my apartment’s closet. I would recommend this!
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good for tight spaces
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This low profile telescoping dryer vent connection is good to have if the space is tight behind some of the bigger dryers out there. It was not the easiest to get fitted properly and does not allow for much movement of the dryer after installation.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Installation
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good solution for limited space.
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I researched telescoping vents for my new laundry room. This product was one of the highest rated and economical. It was easy to install and has reduced the space I needed between the wall and my dryer. I would recommend this solution as a replacement for traditional dryer vent piping.