How to Replace a Dryer Exhaust Vent

If your vent looks like this, it's time to change it out. Follow me as I remove and reinstall this dryer exhaust vent so you know what to expect when doing your own.
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[@ZelB84]

man I love this video . Sometimes I will watch videos and it seems so easy, but when I do it I run in to all kinds of issues. Thanks for not editing out the hiccups

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

This is what renovation is really like. Cheers!

[@RobBastien]

Talk about real life...I thought I was the only guy running into those frustrating issues, working around the house.

[@yoddy0]

This is exactly what a home renovation looks like for our house. There's always some dumb little thing to complicate the job that should be straightforward. Thanks for the video and reassuring me that calling an audible is okay to do.

[@SeithonJetter]

I love how at every step.... everything just goes wrong until even you fall back on the same "fuck it, use the glue" method lol :) But even so, it's honest and shows decent advice which is what's important :)

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

hard to kick against the goads!

[@publicmail2]

That's how it goes in the real world including Canada.

[@greenieg3335]

Lmao

[@pault726]

@@HomeRenoVisionDIY As the Lord said to Paul.

[@linda_sue]

Once again, super appreciative that you leave your videos honest as they come! I learn so much more because you do it this way, showing how to run into trouble and find your way as you go.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Thanks Linda, not everything in this life is as simple as it should be. Cheers!

[@stephg9230]

i'm a quarter in the video and SO happy you ran into hurdles - because I am in the same boat with the replacement I am about to do with my own dryer vent- and I finally found a video walking me through such speedbumps. Most vids I found were new construction vids and not helpful at all like the way this one is. THANKS !

[@vbrownUSA]

“Nobody attaches these with screws” Proves it.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

def!

[@highflyer1959]

@@HomeRenoVisionDIY Kudos for posting a vid showing a real life situation Jeff! I believe the screws are used for situations where installing in wood / vinyl / aluminum siding only. Extremely common issue in more northern climates with these plastic vents as the cold winter / hot summer cycle quickly degrades this type of plastic. A great reminder for me to re-do mine again...Thanks. Great video. Cheers!

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

those uv rays mixed with crazy cold wreak havoc on plastic. Cheers!

[@AngeloR674]

V Brown you should use screws to secure it!.. Its not hard!

[@CurvedSlightly]

What are 'screws'?

[@mathieufregault3038]

Thank you, this video was really helpful! As someone who isn't handy but would like to be and is willing to learn, this video have me confidence to replace my duct and cover. My space was also full of mortar and random sheets of metal in the way. Took me 4 hours but got it all done. I'll be watching more of your videos for sure!

[@brianlawton8172]

Great video. love the fact that you ran into problems manned up and handled them and still got the job done. Thumbs up and a fist bump!

[@jrjohnson5336]

This is great, because it is likely everything I would face during my repair! Loved seeing all the problems I will face.

[@themediocretriathlete]

I definitely appreciate the real-world scenarios you run into. Depending on the situation, half of working on a home is sometimes finding ways to make it work, not the absolutely most right way of doing it. If only adhesive works in that scenario, then use it!

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Cheers!

[@stephenhall3515]

Great that you left the glitches in the video. Using screws can be a disadvantage anyway as they cause stresses in PVCs and hasten the ravages of UV degradation over just a couple of years. It is possible to tidy quick-stick caulking later or another way is to use silicone which stays semi-soft. This moves with the house and doesn't flake. It is also impregnated with pest-repellent chemicals but is a bit expensive. Super video. Many thanks.

[@deerantler462]

I installed this exact same one on my house a few months ago. I also broke a bit. I quit after two holes and just buttered that bad boy with silicon and filled the area around it. I have never had bricks so difficult to drill into. My old house was easy. I thought I did good until I walked by the next day and noticed it was slightly crooked 🤪. Mine didn’t come with that pest guard though. Anyway nice videos, I always enjoy them and learn something useful!

[@deborahmorton547]

Loved your look of total disgust on finally yanking that metal out of the hole. Actually thought it was kinda cute. Good job!

[@randijackson4694]

Glad you had the issues. It helps me to learn what I could run into. Thank you!

[@dung19phan]

What I love about the video is that he is not scared of showing his mistakes and possible failures even though he is supposed to be an expert

[@stephg9230]

EXACTLY! I'm a single home owner trying to do these things alone and with a house built in the 1890s, so this is the kind of video i need and one that is hard to find- Seeing the hardships in a video really helps! Other vid makers don't get that. haha this is like the 10th dryer vent video i've now watched but first one that is actually useful and helpful

[@PaulAshley]

If the through-wall pipe is in good shape, can you just replace the cover?

[@vbrownUSA]

Next time on Home RenoVision. How to repair a water damaged laundry room 👷‍♂️

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

I like the sound of that!

[@fd3871]

I appreciate the fact that other DIY-type shows would have completely scrapped this video because the install didn't go as expected (wasn't easy what with the drill bit breaking, the mortar, and the hole being right on the edge of the brick). An SDS hammer drill would have plowed through that brick, however the hole on the edge of the brick would have probably blown out a bit (literally just happened to me).

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

This is why these things are installed before the brick when building the house.

[@suesnoble]

One of my favorites!

[@lcook0825]

Very interesting video. It show that nothing is written in stone when it comes to home repairs. Good job Jeff.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Just when you think you have seen it all. Cheers!

[@HENRYROLLINSRULES]

Love your videos, thank you! Can you do a series on how to lay patio slabs(24x30) ...drainage away from house, etc?

[@sgt.hollowpoint6968]

Ha!! It's nice knowing that even the professionals run into problems too. Great video!!

[@prepperpov5852]

Thank you, sir! I truly appreciate the help!

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

My pleasure! Cheers!

[@dylandonaghue6750]

Just discovered that the builders of my house also used mortar, the same way shown in your video.

[@ctersigni]

Great vid. My same application. Thx

[@optimus_prime_____]

This guy is raw. I love it.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Cheers!

[@dpanster19]

this is super helpful.. now I only wish my dryer exhaust fan was on the ground floor instead of the upper level. this will make things a bit trickier.

[@cocoblk4698]

Thank You!!

[@stanavagiannis2381]

Great video Jeff, even though things didn't go to plan but you improvised and got the job done. If DeWalt won't send you an SDS then Milwaukee should.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Maybe one of these days! Cheers!

[@CompCrasher86]

Love the camera shot through the dryer vent at 5:00. Reminds me of Alton Brown's cooking show where they put a camera in the oven and he shoves his head right up to the lens. Nice.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

LOL, Cheers!

[@willymaes]

Looks like you had a bad day on this repair. Loved how you just rolled with the punches. Hopefully tomorrow will be a better day. Cheers.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Life is all about balance. Know when to walk away before you really break something. Cheers!

[@Aepek]

Was so enthusiastic & excited to see a new vid posted, cuz still laying in bed recovering from the surgery I had 18 days ago; but alas.....gotta wait few more days till the new vid. Hoping it's a long one(1 hr or more....love those long videos!) & guess will just "set that reminder" button now🙂 See ya in 4 days Cheers, A

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Great news we have a new video out tonight for everyone just hanging around in post op. Cheers! Hope you are feeling better ! speedy recovery my friend. Cheers!

[@Aepek]

Home RenoVision DIY Thx for the new vid. So happy to watch & can't wait for more! Thanks again for the time and effort you put into all the vids you create for us. Love 'em all! Cheers, A

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Cheers Aepek. Chat again with you soon!

[@aliceaozaki5339]

What kind of sealant did you use? I used ge and it didn't hold at all when trying to attach my vent to the wall with no screws

[@Billy-USA]

Good job

[@superiorbeing95]

Vermin love bedding material more than food! That fluff looks comfy if you're a little critter.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

so right. Cheers!

[@greenkitty6482]

Oh! Mine looks exactly the same!!

[@Tark9236]

Surely it would be neater if you put the adhesive on the back of the cover and then pushed it up against the wall. That would avoid the messy caulking line

[@warrenmichael918]

agree. Its just impossible almost to make a smooth caulk like against a rough brick surface. If he tried to wipe it with a finger to make it look smooth, it would just smear into the rough brick and look awful. I use clear silicone when around brick finishes so i can finger it into the gaps and you cant see the caulk spread out into the little rough surfaces of the brick along the side of the vent.

[@christophersilvey5901]

I agree. I would have done that and then came back around the outside with a much thinner application.

[@BigBudde]

Good stuff man lol !!

[@DJRitty]

This was a fun video to watch lol

[@dingking6123]

6:16 "Brick dust actually tastes not too bad"

[@beltycat5490]

The title of this video should be “Plan B”

[@christophersilvey5901]

ROFL Agreed!

[@ottawahousing5966]

Great Video! But why replace the duct? I have a couple where the cover is all weathered. do i need to replace the duct as well? Thanks!

[@dmoral1]

Do you insulate the surrounding exhaust pipe from the inside? If so what type of insulation is safe given the heat exiting?

[@karenchristian927]

This might be different from most of the videos you put out, but with the holiday season coming up, it would be great if you could put out a video on gifts for contractors. My husband and I rehab homes, and we have several contractors that really go the extra mile for us. We would like to show them how much we appreciate them and get them some gifts for Christmas that they would like. We love some ideas from you. Thanks!

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Thanks Karen, when in doubt Home depot gift cards. Cheers!

[@MrROCKRUSHMORE]

Jeff I've got a dryer that vents into my garage that is in a place that is very far from the out side which is not a big deal but I would like to build it so it is easy to service IE (hatches or cleaning ports ) and I was wondering about your experience with booster fans . Thanks Rocky

[@royceanderson3389]

Buy Quality Bit's and do it wright, Screws and Caulk always a good combination. 😀 Great Videos and I enjoyed watching.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

LOL, I had no problem with that bit previously.

[@ashleygriffin3489]

I install these all the time in Scotland. If you use an SDS drill and SDS bit (i prefer to use Bosche bits, they rank highest for quality with me anyway) there isn't any issue getting through brick, cement or even solid rock when screwing these vents to the side of buildings. Screw and seal best way to go. Very good chance someone could knock the couple of inches of pipe on the inside, maybe by moving or replacing the dryer and burst the vent off the wall if not enough caulk or silicon is applied solely by itself. Best part is you don't burn out your cordless drill doing something designed for an SDS. However I do agree those bits are horrific and if you don't have an SDS drill and are put in the situation of not being able to screw it whilst being eaten by bugs which we get a lot over here. Then I think any reasonable minded individual would proceed to pump and go 🙂. Loving the channel by the way. Never miss a thing very detailed 😀👍

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

very true, funny how I was expecting the hammer drill to be s useless that day. That was one tough brick. Cheers!

[@Engineer9736]

SDS is only the coupling between the drill bit and the drill. What you mean is using a hammer drill. My hammer drill has a conversion head from SDS to regular drill bit, so i could still do the hammering function without having SDS involved. So SDS and the hammering function are two seperate subjects. SDS is a great system anyway. I love it how easy it is to put a drill bit in a drill using SDS.

[@echabbewal]

You really pick the hardest one to replace to make video.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

LOL, crazy how things work out. Cheers!

[@andrelefrancois6097]

Great Video!!! I had to move my dryer vent (Brick outside wall) what do you recommend covering the old hole with?

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

hI Andre, since installing brick will look bad. I would put in a vent cover and then spray foam the inside to seal it up. Cheers!

[@jimlonsbury4239]

Question as I am having the same issue. Should you tape the joint between the vent pipe and the extra piece of 4” pipe used to reach inside the house to prevent moisture getting to the insulation from the dryer exhaust air?

[@grannykiminalaska]

Do you have any videos for installing a drop in tub and the best way to tile around it? We obtained a very nice second hand tub and a bunch of lovely donated wavy white tile . I ask because I've never tiled around a drop in tub. Btw I found the red guard @ home depot in Alaska, what a wonderful suggestion. My bathroom will be watertight as a ducks butt 😉

[@asnstyler]

Where u buy the white shell?

[@HighRidgeHandyman]

Not to change the subject but what’s your thoughts on a Dewalt framing battery powered verse the Hitachi?

[@farmboy30117]

Real world solutions! What type of caulk was that?

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

If you can't find quad ask your local building store for any polyurethane caulking. Cheers!

[@timbuckii8504]

Like your videos, Jeff but gotta tell you, don't agree with just using caulk. Would have gone out to get another drill bit and finished the job correctly.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Tim , the word correctly is up for interpretation in this situation. The old vent was simply caulked and I would hazard a guess that the majority of vent covers against brick are just that. So if that is most common practice out there then Why should anyone else be held to a higher standard.

[@davidshaw9993]

The Quad caulk Jeff used will last longer than the vent. If you drill holes and the next vent has different spacing, it may not be possible to place new holes without filling the old ones first. That is a lot of work for a simple dryer vent.

[@masskonfuzion]

@@HomeRenoVisionDIY I can attest.. I landed on your video because I have a brick exterior, with a caulked on dryer vent. This is the only video I found that doesn't gloss over the fact that the old vent cover (A) might not be screwed on, and (B) will probably be REALLY HARD TO REMOVE. And when I do remove it, I'll probably also break it. But it's a crappy cover, and I should replace it, anyway. Thank you for showing how this job REALLY goes :D

[@jeffreykrus6863]

Would this be the same process when you need to relocate a dryer vent? I need to move mine to give the washer more room and to but up against it and so i can push my washer back a little. I need to go through brick and wood.

[@Aepek]

Was wondering if able to do some vids about gutters/downspouts & adding flexible to existing 2x3 rectangle etc...along with correct way to attach to house & other gutters. This is one area that I've never done & really know nothing about(have done everything else when comes to building homes & businesses, but have never done gutters & redirecting rain etc...). If able to do some videos about this topic & the different products out there(flexible, corrugated, etc...would be AWESOME). Thanks, A

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Great ida, we will be renovating an old home next year. perhaps in the fall would be a good time to cover that info.

[@xaraphyn]

Question for you; how do contractors put that big 1/2”-3/4" bead of caulking around those vents (and windows, garage doors, etc.)? Are they using some kind of HUGE tube of caulking, or is it construction adhesive or some other product?

[@dtkjohnson8461]

I replaced my old vent with one of these several months back. Mine goes through brick into a crawlspace, so I can access the inside end fairly easily. The vent I replaced was held in with a square flange that had a four inch circular hole in the middle and a squeeze-type hose clamp. So once I shoved my new vent into the crawlspace stem wall, I slid the flange back on from the inside and then the clamp. Obviously, that's not possible in every situation, but mine holds pretty tight without anything else. Question though: I didn't caulk around the outside of mine... when caulking a dryer vent, is there a reason to caulk the bottom edge too? (My guess is that you did the bottom here because you're using the caulk to glue the vent in?) I thought in exterior caulking it was recommended to leave the bottom open to drain out. Nice job though, thanks!

[@acolytemt]

I have a dryer vent that goes from the dryer, up the wall, through the upper floor joists and terminates out the wall. It is a finished ground floor and upper floor. Can I just take out the existing dryer vent cover, and slide in a new vent cover and attach it to the vinyl siding? Or do I need access to the duct within?

[@ragsmama]

I need to know to replace the vent in my house. It is close to the ground and two of the louvers broke off. It is not a thick wall. I looked at it but do not know how it is made fast. It was done when siding was replaced years ago.

[@skyline5354]

We strive so much to keep the building envelope intact then we put a hole in our walls for vents. Drafts!

[@xaraphyn]

I love you. Thank you so much for this video (and all your videos), it's exactly the same vent install I had to deal with! I'm also so happy you pronounce it ma-son-ry and not ma-son-Ary like sooo many people do. :D

[@mattshinay]

Jeff, I’m using the exact same vent for two upstairs bathroom fans. I’m venting out through each gable end (vinyl siding) close to the fans instead of going through the roof. I’m using insulated flex pipe (R6) from another video of yours. Question: is the process the same? Should I caulk the bottom portion of the vent or leave that open for condensation to drip? I’ll be using OSI Quad caulk for all season window/door/siding. Would you recommend something else?

[@GIXXER404]

Where I can buy that vent kit?

[@apex007]

ha! last time i did this, i attached it with a combination of screws and expanding foam because the mortar was falling apart all around it

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Nice, the goal here is to make it rigid and sealed up against water and rodents. well done!

[@frankletizia7835]

I have vinyl siding nail behind it. How do that?

[@ipod1978]

Do you mind if I ask how you would solve an issue of condensation running down the outside wall which we have coming from one of these? The vent is for a tumble dryer and the cold weather evidently causes the hot air to condense within the tube which then obviously turns to water leading to it dripping down the wall from the 3 vent flaps creating an unsightly water stain on our brickwork. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

[@hammer7476]

i just need the flaps were can i get them?

[@chelseazuppan2095]

I'm constantly looking for a video that goes over the moving of washer and dryer hookups to move the w/d from side by side to stacked. I can't seem to find one :(.

[@BetterToDIY]

You know what I like? ...that he didnt edit out the part where he bashes the way he ended up installing the vent.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

It will work fine, just kind of mad at myself that I had to settle.

[@lettermanstud]

Morpheus "Where we're going, we dont need....screws..."

[@ramblingsofablindishgirl425]

Hi Jeff! Gal from Kentucky, USA, here. First, I adore you and your videos. I have learned so much in the many days worth of videos that I have watched! Second, thanks to your guidance, I am ambitiously planning our basement renovation. One item that I will have to tackle is relocating our washer/dryer. The vent currently exits through a hole cut in a window. I plan to cut through the foundation in their final location to vent the dryer. I have not seen any videos on this sort of task. What advice could you offer for this to be done? I have the option of either going high through the brick, or lower through the concrete block foundation. I, naturally, want to make sure I do it properly, and I trust your expertise. Thank you so much for your help! Sincerely, Avid Watcher :)

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Hello Kentucky. The best answer is to drill a hole the exact size of the duct line for the dryer to help keep mice out of the house. I always call a " core drilling service for this job. they have special equipment that will core out a hole in concrete block or poured foundation walls in just a few minutes. It is not a diy thing but sometimes calling in a pro for help is the best solution. Otherwise you can go through the brick by removing the mortar and chipping out the brick. Just be sure to buy an exhaust cover that will cover the mess when you are done. Good luck and Cheers!

[@ramblingsofablindishgirl425]

@@HomeRenoVisionDIY Thank you so much for taking the time to reply! I'll look into what services we have in my area - I'd definitely prefer it to be a clean cut. :) Take care and keep the lessons coming!

[@shuura]

I definitely need to see this!

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Cheers!

[@tech-ez8756]

I find corded drills are better at drilling bricks however it still requires you to give it some pressure from behind and take it slow and steady.We dont really have these in my country for some reason, anyways love your videos Jeff , keep it up. Dewalt tools are generally awesome they’re just to expensive in my country because we have to import (duties are ridiculous)

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Thanks for the comment. Where are you from?

[@morajits]

No Ppe or anything, who needs eyesight anyways lol. This is exactly how I’m going to do it anyway.

[@deehale5375]

I love your KZbin channel and have learned lots of home improvement tips! However, I have one concern. I don't see you wear safety glasses. I see you protect your hands but eyesight is extremely important as well! Safety first!❤

[@fourtnightgodforlife6270]

get a stony drill bit set thay are about a ten pound and they work great and don’t break i use them all the time wen i work out side on brick

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Thanks!

[@fourtnightgodforlife6270]

Home RenoVision DIY np just thort i would say coz i am a handy man and i do this sort ok work

[@chipshot442]

I have installed hundreds of these vents in brick for the past 40 years. Use the caulk after you install the screws for the added seal. You have to have more than one quarter inch concrete bit in your bit box, just saying. OK, I still love your channel.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

This was a little last minute. Cheers!

[@Tzarsio]

Would it be a great idea to spray foam to fill gaps between bricks and the pipe?

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

no need. That is exterior of the building and not part of the vapor or thermal barrier. Cheers!

[@CantankerousDave]

Definitely gonna be watching this one. My dryer vent doesn't quite look that bad, but I can't figure out how to release the end cap from the metal tube inside.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Hope this helps!

[@CantankerousDave]

Home RenoVision DIY My vent runs through a wall for 10 feet, so what you did here doesn’t apply, unfortunately. And the exterior is vinyl siding, so it’s hard to see how it’s attached. I just bought another grill of the same size and swapped out the slats, so at least they open and close properly.

[@sonofthunder.]

Great entertainment value ,

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Glad to hear!

[@jcepri]

I wonder if you could provide an answer for another issue related to dryer vents. I had about a 12 ft. dryer exhaust pipe installed in my basement that runs from the center of my house to the back and out. It comes down from a laundry closet in the middle of my house. I believe that the pipe needs to have a pitch. Common sense tells me that it could pitch downward so that they place where it exits is lowest. Did the guy do that who installed it? Noooo. It is pitched the opposite way so that it travels upward.

[@Tzarsio]

What kind of insulation can I add around the dryer vent from the inside? i've noticed that mine have none

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

a small can of spray foam. Cheers!

[@teh60]

Would tap-cons be a good fastener for this dryer vent?

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

only if you can drill the hole. Cheers!

[@davidshaw9993]

I prefer anchors as they are reusable. Tapcons need just the right sized hole. Tapcons might be needed if a lot of strength were needed which is not the case here.

[@timothybosley7987]

Mine... they caulked. They also put globs of caulk where the screw holes were and screwed into that.

[@SteveMarty]

Is there a reason why dryer vent external grilles are mainly square? Is there a reason that they aren't brick shaped so you can just remove a single brick and replace with a piece that goes from rectangle to round to fit the dryer?

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

It is easier to core a round hole than a square one in most situations.

[@l337pwnage]

"Nobody installed it using the the screws" . . . . . ....embeds the pipe *in concrete!* I'm liking OP already. :)

[@Ojodagua_nl]

How much would you charge for a Replacement . Job just like this one

[@johnmiller9219]

What does this service cost? I need my outside vent replaced

[@HendersonHinchfinch]

He just showed you how to do it for free brotha

[@Sugiemonster97]

He kinda sounds like red green

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

we grew up in the same neck of the woods eh!

[@cooldude2245]

On our addition, the workers put no screws on the exhaust vent. It was just flimsy on the wall

[@dudndadn12212]

What about the mortar that was removed? Now there is a huge void there letting cold/hot air in the house.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

the mortar didn't keep the cold out. the hole is still insulated around the pipe. Cheers!

[@cranks9593]

Our old venting is smaller than 4 inches, more like 3.3. We have tried both big box and small hardware stores to find a cap with an opening less than 4 in. Does such a thing exist? Thank you meas

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

all dryer venting is 4 " if you have a 3" vent than your builder is an idiot. You need to create a 4" hole or you run the risk of fire and guarantee your clothes will take twice as long to dry. Huge waste of energy!

[@smileyone1612]

@Home RenoVision DIY I'm a 63 year old woman and I don't know what I'm doing. My cover is cracked and is falling apart. Can't I just replace the cover without that extra long neck part? Do I have to take it apart to see what vent I actually need? Then the hole would be left to the elements of weather until my vent comes in the mail? Also, when a vent is advertised as 4", is that the size of the dryer hole?

[@jeffreykrus6863]

I see ventless dryers are becoming more popular. Europe and other countries been using them for years. Has anyone used a ventless dryers?

[@g.waits4gainz205]

great vid thanks! cause mine aint neglected anymore cause it stopped working properly LOL and also freezes in winter hahahaaahh LEL

[@RandA1220]

How often do you need to replace these? I didn't even know it was one of the things to maintain, lol

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

depends on exposure to the sunlight. anual inspection is a good idea. maybe needs a fin or new sealant once in a while. This one lasted 30 years!

[@superiorbeing95]

Jeff, DeWalt should send you a free cordless SDS and you could show how easier things are with one.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

I think they should be sending me a lot more than that. Cheers!

[@george5120]

Good that he did not edit-out the difficult stuff, like most videos do to try to make a job appear easy. Good also that his video omits music. I cannot stand listening music, when I am trying to concentrate on the narrator in a tutorial.