Remove Dryer Vent Hood On Roof

Step 2 remove the dryer vent cover.

Remove dryer vent hood on roof.

At this point now that your dryer is not connected to any power sources it is safe to work on your dryer vent. Venting a clothes dryer up and through the roof has been a popular practice in the south for some time as most homes are on a concrete slab and the laundry r. Go to the back of your dryer moving it if necessary. The position and curvature of the damper combined with hood size and collar placement optimize airflow to such a degree that laboratory tests confirm nearly zero reduction in airflow.

When you get on the roof you should find that the vent is covered by a guard. The less back pressure is created by the roof vent the more efficiently the system performs. Start by disconnecting the dryer vent from the vent hood stub pipe. Go in the attic find the dryer vent pipe and follow it to the roof.

The new dryerjack is the most efficient. Next remove the screws or nails used to attach the cap to the siding and cut through the caulk around the edges photo 1. Pull out the dryer vent cover scrape away old caulk and dirt and then wipe the siding clean so new caulk will stick. Next remove the vent hood retaining screws and pull the vent hood and stub pipe out of the wall.

Then go outside and remove any siding trim pieces from around the vent hood. Here is a link that might be useful. Roof vents need to be selected carefully as there are vents for bathroom and range hoods that appear to be the same but include a screen and some do not include a damper. Now it is time to remove the vent cover near your dryer so that you can clean out any debris that has accumulated inside.

You might find that there are gobs of lint stuck on in. Cut the new vent pipe to the same length as the old one then slide it through the wall. If you can remove it. Search for dryerjack new low profile roof vent or cap for the dryer.

Good efficiency pressure testing videos on youtube. Here s how to replace your existing vent hood with that style.