Before shortening your flexible dryer vent hose, ensure that you have the necessary tools to do so. These are a measuring tape, tin spins, gloves, and a painter’s tape.
The first thing you will do is pull the dryer away from the wall. Secondly, use the measuring tape to determine the amount of hose you wish to remove. Measure the distance from the dryer’s back to the vent’s location to get an accurate measurement of this. Ensure that you have providence for at least 6 inches for connection to each end of the hose. If you are using a rigid metal vent, you should leave at least 4 inches inside so that you can securely connect the flexible hose.
Use the painter’s tape to wrap the hose or vent along the line where you intend to make the cut. You can also draw a line to act as your guide when cutting, to the tape’s center. The painter’s tape is recommended because it also aids in the minimization of jagged edges on the end where you have cut.
Ensure that your gloves are on your hands for protection from sharp metal edges. Use tin snips to cut the line you have drawn on the painter’s tape to shorten your vent hose. Return the dryer to its original position.