A dryer vent with ... then hold the elbow level and attach it to the house with four 1-in. galvanized sheet metal screws. Wipe off the excess caulk. Slide the vent body onto the elbow and screw ...

A 45 degree elbow counts as 2 ½ feet of ... Higher backpressures indicate a poorly installed vent. - Use flexible metal connectors between the dryer and the duct. Plastic connector ducting ...

Step 3: If there is an elbow coming off the back of the dryer, remove that also. Step 4: Use your hand to clear out any large clumps of lint on the inside of the dryer and inside the elbow and ...