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Keep Out Rain and Debris With a Dryer Vent Cover

An outside dryer vent allows hot air to escape your laundry room. However, this vent can also serve as an entry point for rain, debris, bugs and even small animals, so you must cap the vent to keep such things out. A dryer vent cover is an easy-to-install item that helps to ensure your dryer operates optimally without interruption. You’ll find a variety of exterior vent covers when you shop with us at Lowe’s.


Louvered covers open and close quietly when the dryer is running, allowing hot air to escape. When the dryer isn’t in use, the flaps remain closed to keep rain or bugs out. These louvered covers are available in a number of neutral colors, making it easy to match them with your home’s siding. You can also find cage-style vent covers that can effectively keep bugs and birds out of your vent. Remember to shop for hardware, which sells separately, to ensure an easy installation of your new dryer vent cover.


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Q: How do you cap a dryer vent?

A: You can use a dryer vent cap to block the vent opening, allowing air to escape and ensuring that debris stays out. Exterior vent covers typically screw onto the dryer vent opening outside the home.


Q: Do you need a dryer vent cap?

A: Yes. Without one, the exposed opening of your dryer vent can let in debris, insects and even small animals. In addition to keeping unwanted things out, a dryer vent cover limits lint buildup in the vent — an important safety feature that can reduce the risk of a fire.


Q: How do you seal a dryer vent opening?

A: You can seal a dryer vent opening by filling any gaps with silicone caulk. Doing so can help to ensure that cold air doesn’t seep into your home in winter months. For tips on dryer maintenance, check out How to Clean a Dryer Vent.

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