Install A Dryer Vent Through Vinyl Siding

This video will show you how to install a new clothes dryer vent through a laundry room wall to the outside.

Install a dryer vent through vinyl siding.

Description step by step installation guide to installing a clothes dryer vent. There are two good ways to install dryer vents through vinyl siding. There is a minimum of twelve inches above the block wall before you can place a hole in the vinyl for the vent. Constructed of durable vinyl this 6 in.

Fasten the surface mounting block to the house with screws but remember to drill slightly oversize holes through the vinyl to allow for siding movement. Avoid using metal screws on the vent since these screws will catch lint. Use wood screws to attach the hood to the siding. Position the assembly so that the opening faces toward the ground.

The unique hinge design allows for easy installation without having to remove electrical receptacles and water. Apply caulk around the edges of the hole to create a tight seal. Insert the duct pipe on the vent hood through the hole. The first is to install a vinyl surface mounting block shown here that fits over the existing siding.

Each mounting block ensures an even and level surface for transitioning from siding to a fixture. After the hole is completed get the dryer vent hood into place from the exterior of your home. You may need to scribe and trim the edges to precisely fit your siding profile. If your dryer is on ground level then you can simply have it exit straight out the back of the dryer but again it all depends on where you can put a hole in the vinyl siding.

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