Replacing the Adjustment Handle for a Round Ceiling Vent

Ceiling vents are commonplace in homes with central air conditioning and heating units. These vents can be either circular or rectangular and they usually have a handle allowing you to make adjustments if the hot or cold air gets to be too much. If the vent adjustment arm is broken, you'll be at the mercy of the furnace or air conditioner until you fix it.

Things You'll Need

• Stepladder
• Screwdriver
• Replacement arm

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Use a stepladder to reach the circular ceiling vent.

   • 2

     Unscrew the vent from the ceiling with the screwdriver.

   • 3

     Turn the vent over and unscrew the broken adjustment arm from the underside of the vent.

   • 4

     Place the new arm into the arm slot in the vent and screw it in place.

   • 5

     Screw the vent back into the ceiling.