How Do You Change An A/C Ceiling Vent?
With all the use that your A/C unit goes through, sometime the vents need to be changed. It’s pretty easy to do, and you don’t need to be Tim the Toolman either! Position the ladder just before the vent cover; this way you won’t twist your back. Examine the cover. If the cover is circular, measure directly across the vent from one side to the other to find the match you’ll need. This is important to prevent a return trip to the hardware store. If the vent is rectangular, measure the width and length of the vent cover to get an exact fitting. If possible, take the old cover with you to hardware store to match it up. Position the ladder just before the vent cover; this way you won’t twist your back. Take a look at which screws are holding the vent cover in place. Use the appropriate screwdriver, and carefully hold the cover in place while you remove the screwdriver. Save the screws in case the new cover doesn’t include any. It should, though. With your replacement vent, simply attach it
