Air conditioning vents allow air from the outside to enter a home. To keep out cold air during the winter months, cover the ceiling AC vents. There are a number of ways to do this that do not require extensive modifications to the vents, nor the need to call in a professional. Household supplies and supplies from a hardware store will be needed.
Instructions
Magnetic Cover
1. Remove the screws from the grille that is over the AC vent, using a Phillips screwdriver. Wipe off both sides of the grille with a paper towel.
2. Place the grille face down on a work surface. Measure its length and width with a tape measure.
3. Purchase a magnetic duct cover that matches the measurements as closely as possible. Cut the magnetic duct cover to match the measurements, using a straight edge and the blade of a utility knife.
4. Place the cut magnetic duct cover against the top of the grille. Press down on the sides of the cover to adhere it to the grille.
5. Place the grille back on the AC vent. Reattach the screws.
Enclosed Box
6. Purchase a plastic box that has the same width and length as that of the AC ceiling vent grille.
7. Remove the ceiling vent grille's screws, using a Phillips screwdriver. Pull the grille off. Wipe off the inside of the grille with a paper towel.
8. Place the plastic box on a work surface with the open end facing up. Apply a line of bonding glue to the top edges of the plastic box.
9. Line the grille up with the top of the box. Place the grille on the top of the box. Press and hold the grille against the top of the box for a minute so that the glue can take hold. Let the glue set for three hours before proceeding.
10. Place the plastic box, grille facing down, inside the AC vent. Reattach the screws to the grille.
Vinyl Sheeting
11. Measure the length and width of the ceiling vent with a tape measure. Purchase a sheet of vinyl flooring that is as close to the measurements as possible.
12. Place the vinyl flooring sheet on a work surface. Cut a section out, using a utility knife and straight edge, that matches the measurements.
13. Remove the screws from around the ceiling vent's grille, using a Phillips screwdriver. Pull the grille off. Wipe the grill off with a water-moistened paper towel.
14. Place the cut vinyl against the back of the grille. Tape the vinyl to the edges of the grill with strips of duct tape.
15. Place the grille back on the ceiling vent and reattach the screws.
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