How to Adjust an Air Vent in a Basement

Air vents throughout your house can be adjusted to change the temperature in a room or area. This includes the air vents in your basement, which can be adjusted much like the ones throughout the home. Keep in mind that heat rises, so increasing the temperature in the basement can help keep the rest of the house warm.

Step ladder
Wet cloth

Instructions

- 1
  Find the air vents in your basement. Pull the step ladder close to the vent and climb up.
- 2
  Turn the knob or pull the small lever on the face of the vent to adjust the amount of air flow through the vent opening. Wipe the vent opening with the wet cloth if a lot of dust comes out.
- 3
  Repeat the above steps for each of the vents in your basement. Wait a few minutes to determine if the basement is now at the desired temperature. If not, adjust the vents again.

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