How To Install Dryer Vent On 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.
How to install dryer vent on vinyl siding. In this video i install a new metal range hood exhaust cap. I replaced the old plastic one that. Cut a hole in the siding with a diameter of 4 25 inches by using a hole saw. This video will show you how to replace an external dryer vent.
This is an easy diy project that is common for most houses. If your dryer is in the basement then you need to run the duct up the block wall until you can find a place above ground. This video will show you how to replace an external dryer vent. Step 1 plan according to the location of your dryer.
Avoid using metal screws on the vent since these screws will catch lint. Apply caulk around the edges of the hole to create a tight seal. You may need to scribe and trim the edges to precisely fit your siding profile. There are two good ways to install dryer vents through vinyl siding.
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.