Terminating the shorter duct run with a dryerjack helps venting through the roof deliver on the promise this shorter route offers.
How do you vent a dryer through the roof.
Once this step is done we will proceed to cleaning the vent on the roof.
These terminals need to be cleaned on a regular basis to prevent lint buildup.
The position and curvature of the damper combined with hood size and collar placement optimize airflow to such a degree that laboratory tests confirm nearly zero reduction in airflow.
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.
The vent should exit the building through the roof or wall at least 3 feet away from any other building openings and the vent cover which must not include a screen should allow dispersal of.
The first thing that we will do when cleaning a dryer vent that is vented through the roof is to disconnect the dryer and clean the inside vent.
Connect it back and go to the second turn.
Turn your dryer on.
Brush it down using this dryer vent cleaning kit.
Keeping a clean dryer vent is much easier when you can safely reach the exit.
Vent a dryer through the roof only as a last resort.
Figures a b and c show the three most common paths from the dryer to the exterior.
Go up to the attic and disconnect where it s making the first turn.
Do the same thing brushing towards the first turn.
Connect back and perform the same procedure at the third turn.
Cleaning the inside vent.
You now have a clean dryer vent.