How to Replace a Dryer Exhaust Vent

If your vent looks like this, it's time to change it out. Follow me as I remove and reinstall this dryer exhaust vent so you know what to expect when doing your own.

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[ZelB]

man I love this video . Sometimes I will watch videos and it seems so easy, but when I do it I run in to all kinds of issues. Thanks for not editing out the hiccups

[yoddy]

This is exactly what a home renovation looks like for our house. There's always some dumb little thing to complicate the job that should be straightforward. Thanks for the video and reassuring me that calling an audible is okay to do.

[linda_sue]

Once again, super appreciative that you leave your videos honest as they come! I learn so much more because you do it this way, showing how to run into trouble and find your way as you go.

[Buck]

Talk about real life...I thought I was the only guy running into those frustrating issues, working around the house.

[stephg]

i'm a quarter in the video and SO happy you ran into hurdles - because I am in the same boat with the replacement I am about to do with my own dryer vent- and I finally found a video walking me through such speedbumps. Most vids I found were new construction vids and not helpful at all like the way this one is. THANKS !

[SeithonJetter]

I love how at every step.... everything just goes wrong until even you fall back on the same "fuck it, use the glue" method lol :) But even so, it's honest and shows decent advice which is what's important :)

[mathieufregault]

Thank you, this video was really helpful!
As someone who isn't handy but would like to be and is willing to learn, this video have me confidence to replace my duct and cover. My space was also full of mortar and random sheets of metal in the way. Took me 4 hours but got it all done.
I'll be watching more of your videos for sure!

[stephenhall]

Great that you left the glitches in the video. Using screws can be a disadvantage anyway as they cause stresses in PVCs and hasten the ravages of UV degradation over just a couple of years.
It is possible to tidy quick-stick caulking later or another way is to use silicone which stays semi-soft. This moves with the house and doesn't flake. It is also impregnated with pest-repellent chemicals but is a bit expensive.
Super video. Many thanks.

[dungphan]

What I love about the video is that he is not scared of showing his mistakes and possible failures even though he is supposed to be an expert

[brianlawton]

Great video. love the fact that you ran into problems manned up and handled them and still got the job done. Thumbs up and a fist bump!

[themediocretriathlete]

I definitely appreciate the real-world scenarios you run into. Depending on the situation, half of working on a home is sometimes finding ways to make it work, not the absolutely most right way of doing it. If only adhesive works in that scenario, then use it!

[fd]

I appreciate the fact that other DIY-type shows would have completely scrapped this video because the install didn't go as expected (wasn't easy what with the drill bit breaking, the mortar, and the hole being right on the edge of the brick). An SDS hammer drill would have plowed through that brick, however the hole on the edge of the brick would have probably blown out a bit (literally just happened to me).

[jrjohnson]

This is great, because it is likely everything I would face during my repair! Loved seeing all the problems I will face.

[lcook]

Very interesting video. It show that nothing is written in stone when it comes to home repairs. Good job Jeff.

[deborahmorton]

Loved your look of total disgust on finally yanking that metal out of the hole. Actually thought it was kinda cute. Good job!

[vbrownUSA]

“Nobody attaches these with screws”
Proves it.

[PaulAshley]

If the through-wall pipe is in good shape, can you just replace the cover?

[willymaes]

Looks like you had a bad day on this repair. Loved how you just rolled with the punches. Hopefully tomorrow will be a better day. Cheers.

[Aepek]

Was so enthusiastic & excited to see a new vid posted, cuz still laying in bed recovering from the surgery I had 18 days ago; but wait few more days till the new vid. Hoping it's a long one(1 hr or more....love those long videos!) & guess will just "set that reminder" button now🙂
See ya in 4 days
Cheers, A

[aliceaozaki]

What kind of sealant did you use? I used ge and it didn't hold at all when trying to attach my vent to the wall with no screws