Dryer Vent Installation Through Vinyl Siding

Description step by step installation guide to installing a clothes dryer vent.

Dryer vent installation through vinyl siding. Color is molded through so it won t flake scratch or fade. I replaced the old plastic one that. There are two good ways to install dryer vents through vinyl siding. Heartland natural energy saving dryer vent closure outside heartland dryer vent cover adapts to outdoor siding 4 6 out of 5 stars 1 492 38 99 38.

The first is to install a vinyl surface mounting block shown here that fits over the existing siding. These are manufactured by a third party and the color of the blocks is chosen as a match for the siding referenced in the variations. After the hole is completed get the dryer vent hood into place from the exterior of your home. Secure the dryer vent hood to the siding on the home s exterior using wood screws.

Measures 7 6 w x 8 4 h. 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. Position the assembly so that the opening faces toward the ground. 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.

This is an easy diy project that is common for most houses. Shown with dryer vent tube sold separately the siding brand and color name are shown for color reference only. In this video i install a new metal range hood exhaust cap. Install dryer vent through wall siding a new dryer vent should be installed on a vinyl siding.

Insert the duct pipe on the vent hood through the hole. The challenge is to cut a hole an 4 inch hole without dama.