Washer/Dryer Installed

It's been on my agenda for some time to get the Splendide installed.  Tried once last year, but son-in-law had other plans.  With it being as heavy as it is, I decided to wait until he could help.  Well, since that time, my youngest son turned 15 and has gotten enough ass under him to help me lift it.  Unfortunately, he fell through this weekend as well, so I said to myself, "Hey, I moved it before.  I'll move it again."  Self and I got along just fine today.  It's a done deal.  Splendide is now in her cubby hole.  So, to the story.

This is the story behind the purchase:  A Splendide Snow Day

First thing that had to be done was to drill a huge 4 1/2 inch hold through the wall.  Had many "ah shit" moments.  Could you drill that big of a hole into yours?  So, here's how.  Purchased this drill saw with a 4 1/8 diameter.  It was a bit small (should have gotten a 4 1/2"), but ground out the hole some to get the vent installed.  Here's the tool that I installed on my 18V cordless drill.

Here's how I managed the nerve to drill it.  First, go inside the washer/dryer closet and tap on the wall facing outside.  It was easy to "feel" the metal studs.  Studs don't give; empty gives.  There was a possibility that the exterior light might be in the way, so I measured from the bedroom window and found an ideal spot.   So, now to attach the saw/bit and make the inside cut.  Done.  That was easy.  I moved insulation out of the way and installed a really small bit onto the cordless and drilled a hole dead center from inside out through the exterior wall.  Next, on the outside, I simply put the center drill on the tiny hole and commenced to drilling.  Yes, yes, yes, it freaked me out some.  But after the hole was done, I sat back and admired my perfectly round hole through Voyager.  Sorry, no picture of it as I did this part a few days ago and wasn't going to blog it.  Anyway, I applied a heavy dose of window/door caulk and screwed the vent into the exterior of Voyager.  See the vent just below the exterior light in the pic below.

Like I said, I finished that a few days ago.  Today was lift and grunt day so I did and managed to finish up.  Here are the pictures of the hook-ups (drain, vent hose, and hot/cold lines) and the finished product in the closet.