How To Insulate Dryer Vent In Attic

You need to insulate the metal duct in a heating climate the current black insulating sleeve will work fine if it s in good shape.

How to insulate dryer vent in attic.

Attach the insulation with a high quality reinforced foil duct tape. Secure the insulation with hvac duct tape. I even run a strip up the linear joint where the round duct connects to itself. Use the screws to place the vent cap securely onto the roof.

You may have to cut through drywall to fully expose the pipe and be able to apply insulation. How can i vent it outside to make it less of a fire hazard improperly vented dryers and lint buildup cause over 15 000 fires a year. Cover the pipe in two to three inches of fiberglass insulation. The metal duct should be sealed with tape at every joint.

To secure it you can then use the caulk to go around the edges of the vent cap. Step 1 wrap pipe in insulation. Wrap everything including any pliable sections near the dryer and secure it with the tape. Do not use cloth duct tape for this purpose.

Venting your dryer to the attic is not only a potential fire hazard but can result in moisture problems which causes more problems. Cindy asks my dryer vents into my attic. Standard duct tape can heat up and fail over time so get the good stuff.