Maytag MGD8100DW Installation Guide | Page 12

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Install Vent System

1. Install exhaust hood

12" min.

(305 mm)

12" min.

(305 mm)

2. Connect vent to exhaust hood

Install exhaust hood and use caulking compound to seal 

exterior wall opening around exhaust hood.

Vent must fit over the exhaust hood. Secure vent to exhaust 

hood with 4" (102 mm) clamp. Run vent to dryer location using 

straightest path possible. Avoid 90° turns. Use clamps to seal 

all joints. Do not use duct tape, screws, or other fastening 

devices that extend into interior of vent to secure vent, 

because they can catch lint.

CONNECT INLET HOSE  

(STEAM MODEL ONLY)
For non-steam models, skip to “Connect Vent.”

The dryer must be connected to the cold water faucet using the 

new inlet hoses (not supplied). Do not use old hoses.

NOTE: Replace inlet hoses after 5 years of use to reduce the risk 

of hose failure. Record hose installation or replacement dates on 

the hoses for future reference. 

Periodically inspect and replace hoses if bulges, kinks, cuts, 

wear, or leaks are found.

1.  Turn cold water off, remove hose, 

and replace rubber washer

Turn cold water faucet off and remove washer inlet hose.

Remove old rubber washer from inlet hose and replace with 

new rubber washer.

The “Vent System Charts” provide venting requirements  

that will help achieve best drying performance.

* For Model WGD71HEW only; for all other models, refer to the 

Standard Vent System Chart above. To find your model number, 

refer to the model and serial number plate in the inner door well.

NOTE: For long vent systems, use of box/louvered hoods will 

improve venting regardless of length.

Standard Vent System Chart

Number of 

90° elbows

Type  

of vent

Angled  

hoods

0

Rigid metal

64 ft. (20 m)

1

Rigid metal

54 ft. (16.5 m)

2

Rigid metal

44 ft. (13.4 m)

3

Rigid metal

35 ft. (10.7 m)

4

Rigid metal

27 ft. (8.2 m)

Long Vent System Chart*

Number of 

90° elbows

Type  

of vent

Angled  

hoods

0

Rigid metal

160 ft. (48.8 m)

1

Rigid metal

150 ft. (45.7 m)

2

Rigid metal

140 ft. (42.7 m)

3

Rigid metal

130 ft. (39.6 m)

4

Rigid metal

120 ft. (36.6 m)