How to Close Any Ceiling Vent

Is the ceiling vent in your home or office giving you the cold shoulder? Then there are 4 methods coming up for you in this article that will help you to close it.

Can you feel an unpleasant draft coming from your ceiling vent? If you’re sitting for hours on end under a ceiling vent at work or home, the last thing you need is a gale-force wind constantly blowing down your neck. So what can you do to close a chilly ceiling vent?

Take a look at the steps below that will help you to close any vent in next to no time. The only tool you’ll need for this job is a step ladder.

Method 1 Rectangular Vents

A rectangular ceiling vent typically operates with a switch. You can move this switch up or down to open or close the vent. If you would like to close a rectangular vent, do the following.

Use a step ladder to safely reach the vent

Slide the switch on the vent up or down to stop the air from flowing through

Method 2 Circular Vents

A circular ceiling vent is usually installed with a dial. The dial when turned can open or close the flow of air. Here’s how to close a circular vent in your home or office.

Use a step ladder to safely reach the vent

Turn the dial on the vent anticlockwise to stop the flow of air

Method 3 Square Vents

Square ceiling vents operate very similarly to circular vents. They also have a dial that you can turn to open or close the flow of air. To close a square vent, here’s what you should do.

Use a step ladder to safely reach the vent

Turn the dial on the vent anticlockwise to stop the flow of air

*NOTE: The dial on the vent could be located underneath the vent cover. If it is, you will need to remove the vent cover to close the flow of air. On some vent models, you can pull on the cover to remove it and expose the dial. On others, you will need to use a screwdriver or a drill to remove the cover.

Method 4 Other Vents

So what can you do if you cannot see a switch or a dial on your ceiling vent? Don’t worry, you won’t have to settle for sitting at your desk with a turtleneck sweater and a jacket on all year round. There is an easy and inexpensive method that you can use to close it.

Here are the tools you will need for the job.

You Will Need

Step Ladder

Marker

Utility knife or scissors

Thin sheet of insulation

Drill or screwdriver (depending on your vent)

Use a step ladder to safely reach the vent

Use the marker to mark the size of the vent on the insulation

Cut the insulation to the size of the vent using a pair of scissors or the utility knife

Take the front cover off of the vent. If your vent cover isn’t fixed in place with any screws, you should be able to pull it off easily. If not, you will need to use a screwdriver or drill to remove it.

Place the sheet of insulation over the front of the vent

Fix the vent cover back into place.

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