Dryer Vent Installation Through Vinyl Siding

Install dryer vent through wall siding a new dryer vent should be installed on a vinyl siding.

Dryer vent installation through vinyl siding.

The first is to install a vinyl surface mounting block shown here that fits over the existing siding. Home remodeling tips bath vent installation diy with pangione developers inc in this home remodeling video you will watch david pangione install a bath fa. There is a minimum of twelve inches above the block wall before you can place a hole in the vinyl for the vent. You may need to scribe and trim the edges to precisely fit your siding profile.

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. Secure the dryer vent hood to the siding on the home s exterior using wood screws. Description step by step installation guide to installing a clothes dryer vent. 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.

In this video i install a new metal range hood exhaust cap. Color is molded through so it won t flake scratch or fade. Position the assembly so that the opening faces toward the ground. 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 challenge is to cut a hole an 4 inch hole without dama. 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. I replaced the old plastic one that. Shown with dryer vent tube sold separately the siding brand and color name are shown for color reference only.

This is an easy diy project that is common for most houses. After the hole is completed get the dryer vent hood into place from the exterior of your home.