How to Install a Heat Register

The term "heat register" can be used interchangeably with "floor register." It is the metal or wood covering that goes over the air ducts that run into various rooms of a home. Coming in various sizes and designs, registers can also add decor to a room. Proper installation of a heat register will enable a room to be easily heated up or cooled down.

Measuring tape
Heat register

Instructions

- 1
  Remove the old register from the vent needing to be covered.
- 2
  Measure the vent carefully. Most vents are a standard size; however, if the vent was not cut properly, a customized register may have to be ordered.
- 3
  Purchase the new register. Many home stores sell these registers or they can be bought online. Custom made registers will be more expensive than a standard register.
- 4
  Place the new register over the vent. The fit should be snug, but if it is a little tight or a little loose, it will probably not affect the airflow of the house.

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