Deflecto Dryer Vent
- Mounting Type: Countertop Mount
- Material Type: Plastic
- Item Weight: 0.35 pounds
- Color: Original Version
Last refreshed Jun 15, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A straightforward 4-inch dryer vent hood replacement with a removable bird guard that keeps pests out of the exterior duct opening.
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ASIN: B00314WY0GModel: HR4WCategory: Dryer Vents
Overview
A replacement part rather than an appliance, the Deflecto VENHR4W is a 4-inch wide-mouth dryer vent hood in white with a detachable bird guard. It's meant for capping an exterior dryer duct on a home already using a standard 4-inch opening.
The bird guard is removable, which lets it double as a straightforward pest barrier over the vent opening while still allowing the vent flap to close for airflow. Deflecto describes it as weather resistant and largely self-cleaning, relying on wind or rain to clear the hood rather than needing regular manual upkeep. As a part rather than an appliance, fit depends on the exterior duct already being a standard 4-inch opening.
- 4-inch diameter wide mouth hood
- Detachable bird guard
- Vent closure designed for airflow
- Weather resistant, self-cleaning with wind or rain
Who it's for
Fits homeowners replacing a damaged, rusted, or missing dryer vent cover on a standard 4-inch duct opening. Not applicable if the existing exterior duct is a different diameter, since this hood is sized specifically for 4-inch openings.
Pros and cons
- Detachable bird guard blocks pests from the duct
- Wide-mouth design for airflow
- Weather resistant exterior finish
- Only fits standard 4-inch duct openings
- No stated hardware or fasteners beyond the hood itself
Performance notes
The wide-mouth hood design is built to maximize airflow through the vent closure while it's open, and the detachable bird guard sits over the opening to keep birds and pests from nesting inside. Deflecto lists it as weather resistant and largely self-cleaning with wind or rain, rather than requiring scheduled maintenance.
Specifications
| Brand | Deflecto |
|---|---|
| Model | HR4W |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 0.35 pounds |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 6.5 × 5 × 5 inches |
| Size | ONE |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Plastic |
| Color | Original Version |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Mounting Type | Countertop Mount |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Number Of Packs | 1 |
| Other details | |
| Number Of Items | 1 |
| Additional Features | Weather Resistant |
| Item Type Name | Dryer Vent |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Clothes Dryers |
| Assembly Instructions Description | No assembly required |
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Frequently asked questions
What duct size does the Deflecto VENHR4W fit?
It's built for a standard 4-inch dryer duct opening.
Does the VENHR4W come with a bird guard?
Yes, a detachable bird guard is included to help keep birds and other pests from nesting in the vent.
Does the VENHR4W dryer vent hood need regular cleaning?
Deflecto describes it as weather resistant and designed to self-clean with wind or rain rather than needing scheduled upkeep.