How To Swap Out The Outside Dryer Vent Cover?

This video demonstrates how to replace an outdoor dryer vent cover, which can increase energy use by letting outside air into the home. To replace a broken dryer vent cover, disconnect the through-wall duct and replace the duct and cap together. Prefabricated units with an all-in-one design can be mounted to the house through a hole and attached to the dryer. Use a tiny putty knife to remove any residual caulk from the home and remove the long mounting screws that hold the vent cover housing in place.

To speed up clothes drying and prevent lint build-up, install a smooth metal dryer vent. Rigid metal vents are safer than flexible plastic and are easy to install. Regularly replacing your dryer vent cover is crucial for maintaining efficient and safe operation. To replace old outdoor vent covers, start by pulling apart the duct at the last joint inside the house. If the duct doesn’t pull apart easily, either stuff the vent tube out of the wall to affix the new cap or pull the vent tube out of the wall completely. Caulk the exterior top with silicone, as caulking behind the duct could be difficult to remove in the future.