How To Fix Dryer Vent Pipe

Then start your dryer and see if it has the power to warm and fluff damp clothes has finally returned.

How to fix dryer vent pipe. Start by disconnecting the dryer vent from the vent hood stub pipe. Push the dryer vent side that is connected to the dryer into the next piece in the connection. Try putting some distance between the dryer and air conditioner pipes so that each has its own designated operating room. Slide the hose clamp on the vent hose and reattach it to the circular exhaust pipe that has disconnected either wall or dryer.

Then go outside and remove any siding trim pieces from around the vent hood. Always insert dryer vent pipe so the dryer side is the side that goes into the next pipe in the connection. Disconnect the hood from the stub pipe and toss the hood. Dryer pipe leaks often arise as the result of their proximity to water sources or condensation.

In many cases air conditioner pipes that touch or lean against dryer vents can cause leakage in the latter appliance. Secure the dryer vent hood to the siding on the home s exterior using wood screws for masonry homes use appropriate anchors instead of wood screws. In most setups a four inch diameter flexible metal tube attaches to the dryer s rear vent with spring or plastic clips. Insert the duct pipe on the vent hood through the hole.

Correctly position the hose clamp on the vent hose which is usually 3 4 inch from the open end. If your dryer vent is clogged your clothes will take longer and longer to dry because the blocked dryer vent is trapping the air and keeping your clothes hot and moist. Attach the plastic vent cap to the vent pipe. Push the dryer back into place but be careful not to crush the flexible section of your dryer vent duct.

If you remove your clothes from the dryer after a cycle and they still feel damp this means it s time to get your dryer vent cleaned out. On some dryer models the dryer vent pipe slides into a rigid ring usually made of aluminum or metal. Cut a 4 1 4 inch diameter hole in the exterior wall. On others the end of the vent hose slides over the outside of this dryer ring.

Next remove the vent hood retaining screws and pull the vent hood and stub pipe out of the wall. Position the assembly so that the opening faces toward the ground.