How To Open Dryer Vent On Roof

Difficulty cleaning dryer vent.

How to open dryer vent on roof.

Once you have done this the vent cover should come off easily. When it does a roof based dryer vent can contribute to damaging the roof. Use a screwdriver to release these so that you can vacuum. Start by disconnecting the dryer vent from the vent hood stub pipe.

Go over the vent cover with your clean cloth to remove any lint or other materials that have accumulated there. A better roof termination. Dryer vents should always be vented through the side of the house and not vented through the roof and ideally the exit should be fairly close to the ground. Then go outside and remove any siding trim pieces from around the vent hood.

Dryerjacks are the first roof vents designed to meet the more stringent venting requirements of dryer exhaust systems. Next remove the vent hood retaining screws and pull the vent hood and stub pipe out of the wall. Before climbing up to the roof get behind the dryer to vacuum out the vent. There should be clamps that connect the exhaust pipe of the dryer to the vent.

You should be able to use your screwdriver to remove the screws holding the vent in place. Go to the back of your dryer moving it if necessary. This may lead to leaks and other costly damage.