Clothes
dryer vents by cleaning and lubricating the vent flaps so they
completely close. If unsuccessful, replace the vent, a simple task.
If cold air comes into your laundry room through the dryer vent, you
should be able to stop it fairly easily. The vent should have a flap
(or flaps) at the end to stop air infiltration. Go outside and make
sure there’s a flap and that it’s not stuck open. If the flap
works well, check the caulking. If it’s cracking and peeling away,
it’s probably allowing cold air to leak in. Cut away the old
caulking, make sure the vent is flush against the siding, and apply
new latex caulk. If the flap doesn’t close on its own, try cleaning it
and then spray silicone on the pivot point. If the flap still won’t
close, replace it. A new vent costs about $5 at home centers, and
installing it will only take about 15 minutes. Start by cutting away
the caulking around the vent on the siding with a utility knife,
remove any screws and unclamp the duct leading to the dryer. Slide
the old vent out of the wall, slip in the new one and reattach it to
the duct. Caulk around the vent flange
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By the DIY experts of The Family Handyman Magazine
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