Without it lint and warm moist air may back up into the home which can cause mold or other damage inside or to the structure of the house.
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Next remove the vent hood retaining screws and pull the vent hood and stub pipe out of the wall.
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Disconnect the hood from the stub pipe and toss the hood.
Next remove the screws or nails used to attach the cap to the siding and cut through the caulk around the edges photo 1.
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Insert the old stub pipe into the new vent hood base and seal the connection with caulk.
If you use the wrong kind of screws to fasten aluminum base metal however you may set in motion a chemical reaction that will quickly damage the aluminum.
Cut the new vent pipe to the same length as the old one then slide it through the wall.
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Aluminum is a corrosion resistant metal that holds up well in harsh environments.
Pull out the dryer vent cover scrape away old caulk and dirt and then wipe the siding clean so new caulk will stick.
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Then go outside and remove any siding trim pieces from around the vent hood.
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Installing a surface mounted item such as a mailbox or running a new pipe or line into an existing home usually requires drilling through the siding.
A duct wall cap is the cover you see on the side of a house that covers an exhaust duct.