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Originally Posted by Photoman
It’s a pain, but the vent tube has some flexibility and you can stretch it around the oval and then clamp it. I had to do mine a couple months ago. Why it isn’t round? That’s a good question.
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You had to ask the question. What I found - Oval dryer vents are a normal option for gas appliances. They are designed to fit in a stud bay that is only 3.5 inches deep1. This design allows for a more compact installation. You can purchase a transition oval to round at your local heating and air supply house.
Never had one in any of houses and not in my current house. However, in my search, I read where they advise not to force connect the round end of the flexible connection tube to the oval. Reason sited that the heating and cooling cycles may cause a gradual loosening of that connection. I have my own thoughts but decided to pass it along for info.