Installing Dryer Vent Vinyl Siding

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Installing dryer vent vinyl siding.

How to mount a vent cap on vinyl siding. Installing a dryer vent through vinyl siding can be a troublesome task but a fairly simple one basically when damp clothes are put in the dryer a small blower briskly funnels air through a duct and out of your home. Split recessed mounting block white is a low maintenance way to mount large light fixtures. This is an easy diy project that is common for most houses.

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Subscribe to this old house. Free shipping on your first order shipped by amazon. When installing a dryer vent for laundry centers in basement locations keep in mind that the vent hood on the exterior of your home must be at least 12 inches from the ground. The unique hinge design allows for easy installation without having to remove electrical receptacles and water.

Constructed of durable vinyl this 6 in. The first is to install a vinyl surface mounting block shown here that fits over the existing siding. Use a section of vent pipe to mark a circle where the opening will be from inside of your home. 00 1 17 oz get it as soon as wed oct 7.

There are two good ways to install dryer vents through vinyl siding. This video is about installing mounting block to existing siding. Each mounting block ensures an even and level surface for transitioning from siding to a fixture. Malco srt2 straight handled siding removal tool.

After locating the shortest route for the ductwork determine the location of the dryer vent exit. Ask this old house plumbing and heating expert richard trethewey travels to cleveland to reroute a lengthy dryer vent. Getting the correct type of duct for you home and proper installation will ensure that things like lint fires or carbon monoxide build up will not occur.