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Crimzero t1_j2flarm wrote

The rigid pipe is nice to have not only for the rodent issue but lint will not accumulate like it would in the flex tube.

Why are you replacing this setup?

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InsanityOfPigs OP t1_j2fmjl9 wrote

I don’t want to. I just want to replace the exterior vent which is really broken and smashed up. Was curious if I could do it since it seems all vents come with this tube attached to them to marry to the tube attached to the dryer.

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Crimzero t1_j2fo71k wrote

Sounds like you want a "Dryer vent cap". You can find them separately from the dryer vent kits you have been finding. Any big-box hardware store should have them (in the US at least), maybe they are in a different part of the store/aisle.

You mentioned that your current one may be glued on? If so, use a hammer and chisel/flat head screwdriver to remove the old vent and replace it with the new. Preferably you would use screws to attach the vent to the house, but if it was glued I'm wondering if there was a reason, like the vent goes through concrete and the installer couldn't be bothered to drill anchors for it.

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InsanityOfPigs OP t1_j2fp0ea wrote

The exterior is stucco so I suspect that might be why it was glued. Thanks for the advice!

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