Replace Outside Dryer Vent Cover

A new outside dryer vent cover is inexpensive and easy to install so there s no excuse for leaving your broken one where it is.

Replace outside dryer vent cover.

Without it lint and warm moist air may back up into the home which can cause mold or other damage inside or to the structure of the house. Check that the flap or flaps is closed the vent is flush against the house and the area around the vent is properly caulked. To replace old outdoor vent covers first pull apart the duct at the last joint inside the house. How to removed a broken.

Builders edge 4 in plastic louvered dryer vent cap. Get free shipping on qualified vent cover dryer parts or buy online pick up in store today in the appliances department. If it s stuck open you could very well have a rat s nest in your. If unsuccessful replace the vent a simple task.

Next remove the screws or nails used to attach the cap to the siding and cut through the caulk around the edges photo 1. Round exterior vent for dryers and bathroom fans 11 model model a. Stop cool drafts from leaky clothes dryer vents by cleaning and lubricating the vent flaps so they completely close. Rectangular exterior vent for kitchen exhaust fans 15 model model b 44 85.

A properly functioning outside dryer vent cover is very important for any home s operation. How to replace a dryer vent it is easy when you know how. This video will show how to clean a clogged dryer duct and flexible duct. Louvered plastic flush exhaust hood in white without tail pipe.

Replacing a vent cover is simple thanks to prefabricated units with an all in one design. Item 89145 model 140147079085.