Dryer Dock The Original Dryer Vent Quick Release - Two-Piece Dryer Hose Quick-Connect, Twist & Lock Tight, Fits 4 Inch Tubes

I needed a better lint trap for our dryer. I watched several videos online about how to make one. Various gadgets were used to attach the dryer hose, but the guy that used this two-piece hose connector caught my attention. I already had the bucket. This item was not easy to find locally, and when I did the cost was more than I afford. With an hour left of CyberMonday, I took a chance and found it on Amazon for less than $8! Used the money on my gift card balance, for $0 out of pocket costs. It arrived 2 days later. I am by no means mechanical, nor do I like to fix things; but this two-piece hose connector was easy to use. Just twist apart, cut a hole in bucket lid, affix the bottom half with 3 screws. Twist and lock the top half. Then secure the the dryer hose over the top end, and Voila! It worked like a charm as well as the contraption itself, and has exceeded my expectations. Wish I made this years ago instead of paying $25 for one. So if any of you out there are thinking about making similar contraption for your dryer, Go for it, and use this two-piece dryer hose quick connect. Thanks for reading.

I have installed several of these and found them to be the most reliable connector system. The alternative - and this is perfectly fine too - is to have no quick connect. However, if you are like me and want easy disconnect for cleaning around the back of the dryer and like a proper flange where the vent line passes through the wall (instead of just a hole through the wall), then this is the product for you. It is a bit anal-retentive, which is why I think it is also perfectly fine to just pull the vent line through the wall and call it good. But I have my line also pass through the garage wall on the other side, and I wanted to have the ability to disconnect from there as well for easy cleaning of the line; again, I also like having a flange to close-out the hole in the wall. I also tried another disconnect product from a hardware store, and it was completely inferior. The benefit of this system is a much tighter and reliable fit because you turn the connector to lock it down. While no connection like this is going to be 100% leak proof, I think this particular one is the most leak-proof. In a short time, some of the lint is going to plug any of the small gaps and you will see zero leakage. But again, if you want complete leak-proof, the answer is as few connections as possible. The one improvement I found in method is to use the aluminum tape rather than a hose clamp to affix the vent line to the flange and to the connector. The hose clamps on the flange makes it harder to fit back into the wall - you will have to enlarge the existing hole a bit; my solution with the tape eliminates this. Besides, the tape provides a much better seal.

This unit was what I was looking (actually my wife) but it doesn't work exactly like the picture shows. (not sure what the 6" thing is about since it is just for 4" piping) The issue is attaching the wall part of the fitting to the metal duct pipe which is on the other side of the wall board. Basically the situation is that the metal ducting is between the studs and then the wall board is applied. The wall fitting of this unit pushes into the metal duct and then screws to the wall board as shown. The problem is how do you push the wall fitting into the duct pipe since if you push on the metal duct it will likely recede into the stud space since it would not be possible to secure the duct to the back of the wall board. My solution was to place some wood in back on the duct elbow so it could not recede and then carefully set the elbow such that it extended 1/2 inch or so beyond the plane of the studs, sort of like an electrical box. In this manner, I could then fit the wall portion of the fitting into the duct elbow without it moving since it does fit tightly (which is what you want). If you do all this, then it will look just the picture and it's great. Sounds more complicated than it is but you will really regret it if you do not do as I say. They really should have three parts, the third being a fitting that attaches to the end of the duct elbow and screws to the stud face (again like an electric box). Having said all this, I am an engineer who thinks like this and tries to improve everything by making it more complicated... (note there are some docks that combine all this into one unit but I like the way the dryer tube attaches to the wall unit portion. Looks very nice once installed)

Attached mine to the floor successfully. It seems to be sealed pretty well. If it needs some extra help, I’ll probably add a layer of hvac tape cut to size, as I’ve seen someone do in another review. Note: I read the description and it doesn’t come with hardware. Installation instructions say to use screws or adhesive to hold the plate to the wall/floor; so they likely saved cost by not sourcing hardware. Be aware you will need some other stuff to get the job done.

Note that if your old setup simply has the outdoor vent pipe sticking out into the house, you will need to cut it to length. You will have to measure fairly close as usually the outdoor vent plate (the louvered thing) relies on several tabs that snap into square holes on the pipe. The inside end just fits over the flange on the dryer doc. A pair of tin snips will do the job nicely. Also, if the inside hole is sloppy large, you will have to put in a new piece of drywall or plywood to attach the dock to the wall. Mine had a huge hole so I just used a piece of plywood, measured to reach the wall studs. Cut a hole in the plywood and mount the dock to it. So, depending on your situation, you may have a little work to do. If your drywall is in good shape you could use some mollies. I paired this with the "Snap to Vent 90" on the dryer end. The Snap to Vent worked well for that application but I did not want to use it (straight end version) for the wall end because I felt the Dryer Dock was a neater and more solid option on the wall end of things. Also, you will need to clamp the hose to the dock plastic. I used a regular clamp but I also drilled a hole through the clamp into the plastic of the dock collar and put in a zip screw to keep it nice and secure. Use a nut driver to secure the zip screw. I am really happy to have this setup nice and secure and easy to maintain.

I recently purchased the Two-Piece Dryer Hose Quick-Connect with the hope of simplifying my dryer setup. The concept seemed straightforward: a quick-connect system that would make attaching and detaching the dryer hose much easier. The product image in the preview showed the system sitting flush against the wall, which looked like a perfect solution to save space and improve airflow. However, upon installation, I quickly realized that the product doesn't quite work as advertised for most people. The preview image is somewhat misleading, as it shows the product sitting perfectly flat on the wall. In reality, for many setups, the dryer vent is positioned in such a way that the hose will not sit flush unless you also purchase an extension pipe. This extension is necessary to bridge the gap between the dryer and the vent, allowing the quick-connect system to function as shown in the image. Without this extension, the hose remains at an awkward angle, making the installation less secure and potentially impacting the dryer's efficiency. I wish the need for an additional extension pipe was mentioned in the product description, as it adds both cost and complexity to what initially appeared to be a simple solution. Overall, while the Two-Piece Dryer Hose Quick-Connect might work well in specific setups, it didn't meet my expectations. Be prepared for the possibility that you'll need to purchase additional parts to achieve the streamlined look shown in the product images.

That's right - this product works perfectly. How do I know? I just installed mine today. Using it, and a couple of other products, I now have a connection from my dryer to my vent that I don't have to worry coming loose. I wish I had bought one of these sooner. Before, my vent connection was just a smooth tube coming out of the wall. Nothing I did would seem to keep the tube on. This product does just that. Just pull it out of the package, mark 3 holes, drill, mount, then attach the other end to the hose with a simple hose clamp, align it to the plate, turn and lock it, and you're done. I did have to supply my own screws and drywall anchors, which wasn't a big deal, but I could see that being an issue for some homeowners. So remember, if you buy one of these, you'll need to buy some screws and wall anchors - it only takes 3 of each. But once attached, it will not come off. Not like using only bands, or straps, or fussing with tape, or any nonsense like that. Mount, turn and lock it - simple. Easy.

One of the few things I've bought in the last few years it was actually worth it and really a fairly decent product. It is plastic, and so there is that inherent deficit, however, it is a bit genius and it has worked well for me with the project I had. It seems to function well coming you just have to be careful because again it is plastic... 🤷🏼‍♀️🙄🧐

I wasn’t sure what to expect at first, but this 2-piece dryer dock turned out to be really handy. The quality feels solid, and it worked perfectly with my dryer setup. What I loved most is how easy it was to install, no fuss at all. Now, when I need to move the dryer to clean behind it, I don’t have to wrestle with the hose or worry about messing anything up. It snaps in and out so easily. Another big plus is that it eliminates the need for a long hose bunched up behind the dryer, which used to slow airflow and collect lint.

Practico

It doesn’t come with the flexible hose.

Llego en tiempo mucho antes de lo esperado, se adapto muy bien a al ducto de salida de aire de la secadora.

I'd give 5 starts if the unit came with a gasket between the two flanges. Other than that it works as advertised