Dryer Vent Exit Roof

Next remove the vent hood retaining screws and pull the vent hood and stub pipe out of the wall.

Dryer vent exit roof.

Since many laundry rooms are located in the middle of the house and so many homes are single story with easy to walk on roof slopes about 6 12 venting the dryer to the roof makes the most sense shortest run with least amount of elbows. Daniel is up on a roof showing you what a mess a dryer vent on a roof can make and why it can be problematic for homeowners. Disconnect the hood from the stub pipe and toss the hood. He shares three tips on what t.

Start by disconnecting the dryer vent from the vent hood stub pipe. Dryerjacks are the first roof vents designed to meet the more stringent venting requirements of dryer exhaust systems. Keeping a clean dryer vent is much easier when you can safely reach the exit. Unlike the vents shown above left the dryerjack affects airflow by less than 01 water column inches of pressure.

Then go outside and remove any siding trim pieces from around the vent hood. These terminals need to be cleaned on a regular basis to prevent lint buildup. Venting dryers to a roof termination or roof cap is very common in the south.