How Do You Attach A Clothes Dryer Vent To Blow Outside?
Venting your dryer to the outside removes the fire hazard associated with having the lint from your dryer exhausted indoors and accumulating. Venting outdoors also prevents the humidity buildup that can cause mold and mildew to grow inside your laundry area. Attach a flexible dryer duct to the back of the dryer exhaust outlet, using a screwdriver for the hose clamps. Don’t over-tighten the screws but make sure they are snug. If it’s more convenient, use a rigid elbow to help direct the flexible ducting. Cut a 4-inch hole in the exterior wall in the desired location and attach the exterior vent assembly to the wall. This is where you mount your exterior vent assembly so that you can connect your duct pipe from the inside. This may be done at any level or location that’s closest to the dryer. The ideal is to have the vent as near the level of the dryer as possible to avoid overworking the dryer exhaust motor. Connect the flexible vent duct to the exterior vent assembly, using the vent du