How To Install Dryer Vent On Vinyl Siding

Apply caulk around the edges of the hole to create a tight seal.

How to install dryer vent on vinyl siding.

This is an easy diy project that is common for most houses. Insert the duct pipe on the vent hood through the hole. There is a minimum of twelve inches above the block wall before you can place a hole in the vinyl for the vent. Cut a hole in the siding with a diameter of 4 25 inches by using a hole saw.

You may need to scribe and trim the edges to precisely fit your siding profile. Step 1 plan according to the location of your dryer. In this video i install a new metal range hood exhaust cap. Position the assembly so that the opening faces toward the ground.

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. There are two good ways to install dryer vents through vinyl siding. Avoid using metal screws on the vent since these screws will catch lint. This video will show you how to replace an external dryer vent.

Use wood screws to attach the hood to the siding. The first is to install a vinyl surface mounting block shown here that fits over the existing siding.