How Do You Replace Dryer Vents & Piping?
Dryer vents and piping are used to remove the warm and humid air from the dryer to the exterior of the building. For dryers that burn natural gas to make heat, they also move toxic combustion gases outside. After time, the vent hood and piping may need replacement because of corrosion. Pipes corroded on the inside can trap excessive lint and may leak the dryer exhaust into the building. With a few tools, it is fairly easy to replace dryer vents and piping. Measure the length of dryer vent piping so that you can purchase the correct amount of new material. Count how many elbows are in the run also. Remove the dryer vent piping from the dryer to the dryer vent hood. It should be just taped together, so slicing the tape at each seam with a utility knife should allow you to pull the pipe apart. Remove the dryer vent hood from the outside wall. Unscrew it, break the caulk bead and pull it out of the wall. Insert the new dryer vent hood into the hole from the outside in and secure to the wal
