A Soffit Dryer
Vent is a simple yet incredibly effective way to protect your home from
unwanted intruders. If you have a dryer in your home, then you’ll want to
consider installing a soffit dryer vent. It will give you one less thing to
worry about when it comes to maintaining the upkeep of your home’s integrity
and foundation.
So, what exactly is a soffit dryer vent?
A soffit dryer
vent looks like an extension to your existing ventilation system, only with an
opening and closing flap. The soffit’s flap usually protrudes out of your home
and can be generally found next to the roof. If you have a dryer, then you’ll
know it typically needs somewhere to ventilate the hot air outside. Check the
exterior of your house to see exactly where this ventilation is placed. That is
where the soffit dryer vent would be installed.
What does a
soffit dryer vent do?
A soffit dryer
vent is designed to help the hot air extracted from your dryer travel outside. It
does do by naturally opening its flap when the hot air gets pushed out from
your home. When the dryer is off, the soffit’s flap will close. This stops any
unwanted rodents, birds, or creepy crawly’s from entering your home. We all
know how common it can be to find unwanted animal nests in the cracks and
corners of our home. This soffit
dryer vent helps alleviate this stress.
How to
install a soffit dryer vent
The installation
process for a soffit dryer vent is quick and straight forward. It should only
take approximately 30 minutes to install. The key is getting the right size of
vent for your existing system. To install, generally you will need a cutting
tool (tin snips), a screwdriver, and 4 screws of the appropriate length and
height. From there, it is a matter of aligning and securing to your home.
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