Dryer vent installation in Palm Desert, CA
A new dryer, a laundry moved to another room, or a vent hose that has seen better days: we install a smooth metal duct run to a proper wall or roof cap, so lint has a short, clear path outside.
- New and replacement vents
- Smooth metal duct
- Wall and roof caps
What a good dryer vent looks like
A dryer vent has one job: take hot, humid, lint-laden air out of the house. The smoother, shorter and straighter the path, the less lint stays behind in it. A crushed foil hose, a very long run or a cap that sticks shut makes the job harder.
These are common reasons to put in a new vent or replace an old one.
- A new dryer in a new spot
- A laundry moved to another part of the house
- A vent hose that is crushed, kinked, torn or made of thin foil or plastic
- A run with many bends or a very long route to the outside
- A cap that is missing, broken or stuck shut
- A vent that ends in the attic, a crawl space or a garage instead of outside
What you get with Dryer vent installation
A short, straight route
The run is planned with as few bends and as little length as the house allows.
Smooth metal duct
Smooth walls give lint less to catch on than a ribbed foil or plastic hose.
A proper cap
Wall or roof cap with a damper that opens for air and closes against pests.
Tested before we leave
We run the dryer and confirm air leaves the cap freely.
What we do on an installation
We plan the route with you before anything is cut.
- Measure and choose the shortest practical route to the outside
- Remove the old duct, hose or cap
- Install smooth metal duct, secured and joined to run in the air direction
- Fit the new wall or roof cap
- Connect the dryer and push it back level
- Run the dryer and check the airflow at the cap
Stucco walls, tile roofs
Most valley homes are stucco with tile roofs, and each takes its own care when a hole is cut for a cap. We work carefully and seal around the cap, and we tell you what we plan before we start.
Dryer vent installation questions
Can my dryer vent go through the roof?
It can, and it is sometimes the best route. A roof route is usually longer, which means more places for lint to settle, so we look at the wall option first.
Why not use a flexible foil hose for the whole run?
The ribs of a flexible hose catch lint, and a hose is easily crushed behind a dryer. A smooth metal duct is easier to keep clean, which is why we use it for the run.
Do you install vents for commercial dryers?
Yes, for commercial machines as well as home dryers. Call to describe the equipment, the building and where the vent needs to leave, and we will talk through the plan.
Should an old vent be cleaned or replaced?
If the duct is sound, cleaning is enough. If it is crushed, torn, or the wrong material, replacing it is the better choice, and we tell you which we see.
Other services we provide
Ready for a new dryer vent?
Dryer vent or air ducts? Tell us which, leave your number, and we call to set a time.