How Do You Replace A Dryer Vent Hose?
Dryer vent hoses can become damaged for any number of reasons. Most of them are made from plastic or flexible layered aluminum, which resembles tinfoil. While the soft and bendable nature of dryer hoses makes them easier to install and fit into confined areas, it also makes them more susceptible to punctures and tears. Measure the distance from where the vent comes out of the back of the dryer to where the outside vent meets the wall. You need to measure this when the dryer is in its operating space. When you attach a dryer vent hose, you do not want to have a lot of extra hose, as this can cause lint and debris to be easily trapped and plug up the hose. Take the distance that you measured in step 1, and add 2 inches to it. The additional 2 inches ensures that the dryer hose is not cut too short. Measure that length of the dryer hose; then cut the hose with household shears or a utility knife. Unplug the dryer before doing any work to it in order to prevent the possibility of an electr
