Install A Dryer Vent Through Vinyl Siding

Secure the dryer vent hood to the siding on the home s exterior using wood screws.

Install a dryer vent through vinyl siding.

Avoid using metal screws on the vent since these screws will catch lint. There is a minimum of twelve inches above the block wall before you can place a hole in the vinyl for the vent. X constructed of durable vinyl this 6 in. You may need to scribe and trim the edges to precisely fit your siding profile.

Insert the duct pipe on the vent hood through the hole. There are two good ways to install dryer vents through vinyl siding. The first is to install a vinyl surface mounting block shown here that fits over the existing siding. 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.

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. Split recessed mounting block white is a low maintenance way to mount large light fixtures. Use wood screws to attach the hood to the siding. Each mounting block ensures an even and level surface for transitioning from siding to a fixture.

Apply caulk around the edges of the hole to create a tight seal. The next step in learning how to install a vent in vinyl siding involves connecting the hood duct. The unique hinge design allows for easy installation without having to remove electrical receptacles and water. Position the assembly so that the opening faces toward the ground.

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