mice coming through dryer vent

zellnorma

I am having a problem with mice coming through my outside dryer vent. Its the flap type. Is there any kind of screen cover I can buy to stop this invasion? And I have taken steps to kill them once they are inside. But I would just like to keep them out. Any help would be appreciated.

mcfarton

Any screen you put on there will collect lint and need regular cleaning. I am sure you could make something using the screen they sell for windows and it would be cheap.

zellnorma

Thanks. I have thought of that but not sure how to attach the screen to the vent for easy removal to clean.

mcfarton

post some pics. If you buy a whole roll of window screen and can find a way to attach it with a zip tie. I wouldn't clean it I would cut it off and replace it. You can figure that 8 dollar roll and 4 dollars of zip ties would last about a decade. Just make sure you remember to clean/change it before you have a fire

bionictony

sounds like it's ground level. extend it like a periscope so the mice can't reach that high. that might work. that way no screens need to be used

PAbugman

Getting in the outlet of the vent simply gets them into the vent hose-how are they getting out of the vent hose into the laundry room? The vinyl type of hose is easy to chew through-check it carefully. If necessary, replace it with the foil type hose.

Any screen mesh small enough to keep out mice will clog up too fast with lint. Find a new type of vent configuration.

Are you positive that this is the only way they are getting in to your house?

joecaption

Never heard of that one.
If you would post a picture of what you have now someone could come up with some good ideas.