How to secure a heat register in a ceiling without screws

[@shelbyturner3144]

Thank you so much. I just had meltdown!! I painted my ceiling in my ventd and I was trying to get them back…. Two hours later, a gallon of sweat and noodles for arms I about threw everything through the window.!! I had googled it before but thought I would give it one more try and I ran across this….. you have saved my life thank you!!

[@thewrighthandyman8139]

Glad it helped

[@ragnarocking]

This is such a sensible solution I'm surprised a kit doesn't already exist for this.

[@epgevers8036]

Not only an excellent solution... but an excellent presentation!!!

[@thewrighthandyman8139]

Thanks!

[@oneofthejohns]

Genius!!!! Thanks for this. It's exactly what we needed.

[@salaamyitbarek3248]

I used the 15ga .035 inch wire in the link from grainger, I rubber coated twice, drilled the holes about 1/2 inch from the edge, then drilled a second hole to bend and pass the wire back and turn it to attach it without glue. Worked very well! Thanks very much. Just like bathroom covers.

[@thewrighthandyman8139]

That's very similar to what I do now, no glue needed. Glad it worked.

[@dustinsteele594]

Would you have a diagram?

[@kprzednowek73]

How long were your wire pieces?

[@jamesfranklin9600]

Did this and worked great. Thank you. I looked at magnetic ones but they are over 30.00 each.

[@simplyaki]

Thanks for a great video 😀. I used rubber bands on the wire instead of purchasing the liquid rubber. So far my vents are still in place. If they fall again I am gonna buy that liquid rubber.

[@thewrighthandyman8139]

Neat, let me know if the rubber bands work out long term.

[@enjoypoli3254]

Had the same issue but just use some thin wood shims on each side of the register and shoved it in. It hasn't moved in months.

[@kburton129]

(I purchased the magnetic register from home Depot, it was about $25 with taxes included.) I just did this and I hope it stays. It fell down once but I only put one piece of wood in the gapped area. Now I tried 2 pieces on each side like you suggested. Hopefully it stays up there eternally lol Btw, I think the plastic ceiling registers are just better. It's light weight and easier to clean

[@SchondorfEnt]

Great idea. We like using velcro tape.

[@kburton129]

I'm thinking of doing that. Do you think they will work on metal registers?

[@trevorboller4180]

Did you say you just have to put a little hawk tui on it??

[@522Dusty]

wow, works great, I bought 1.2mm wire sticks from amazon, then did as this video, but instead of paint I bought a heat shrink tube kit, and the 3/32 tubes work great and give the surface tension you need.

[@thewrighthandyman8139]

Excellent! If you look at the other vent video I have (the commercial), you'll see that's what I did as well. It gives it a cleaner look and works just as well.

[@streettacticalintegrations8028]

Can you send the product links for the wire sticks and shrink wrap please

[@EFreeman1970]

Does this work for 12x12 metal vents?

[@temprmj1]

Nice idea, similar to wafer led lights

[@andyzdrums275]

Thats slick!

[@bilosdiogee410]

I have a metal register, will this work with a heavier metal cover?

[@thewrighthandyman8139]

I did try it with a metal register, and it stayed in my ceiling for a few weeks until I took it out. So yes, it should work.

[@prhannator2874]

@@thewrighthandyman8139 This is where I'm at as well. I like the metal registers...if it falls from 9 feet it will break tile or concuss the occupant :P. I like this as a starting point though. Looking for some way to really firm up that wire tension though. Very elegant solution

[@moniqueking5932]

Why in the world are ceiling vents designed so stupidly in the first place? This is great solution, but why can't I just buy a vent with spring clamps in the first place? The problem is all over the internet. I see someone invented a magnetized plastic vent cover--great idea, but some in one size.

[@thewrighthandyman8139]

I agree with you 100%. The issue is manufacturing and distribution. I'm hoping to have some time this summer to look into it, but I figure I will need help to get it launched. Hopefully I can find someone to help me get it on store shelves.

[@jackmyers419]

What glue do you use?

[@johnb6090]

He said hot glue it in place ​@@jackmyers419

[@kathycampbell6726]

Great idea! Does anyone know where I can buy an 8 X 16-inch bathroom air vent cover similar to the one shown in the video? The one I have now is flat, and there is no place to attach the wires to.

[@thewrighthandyman8139]

HVAC supply store? You may have to look at specialty stores as hardware stores may not carry something like that.

[@bygodsgracejourneytohealin8368]

Much appreciated... thank you!!! Blessings!

[@giseliapereira5914]

Do you have a solution for metal registers?

[@thewrighthandyman8139]

The bow springs work with a metal register, I tried one for a few months and it stayed in. In order to attach them, you can drill 2 holes and feed the wire in, bend it, and feed it out the second hole (weave it into the register). This should hold it in place.

[@bradleydavidgood]

Great idea thank you!

[@kburton129]

Whats another way to drill in a hole if you dont have a drill?

[@thewrighthandyman8139]

Good question, I don't know. Maybe borrow one.

[@Jcan9106]

This is so cool thank you

[@shannonroberts934]

So how much of the spring wire do you need? All I see is a roll of it

[@thewrighthandyman8139]

I usually cut 8 inches of wire for each side. Once it is bent and installed, it should be long enough to hold, but not so long that it interferes with the bend in the ducting and pushes the vent out.

[@hilarief6590]

This is a great idea. Thank you for posting this solution. What gauge of piano wire did you use?

[@thewrighthandyman8139]

It should be 20 gauge (0.035 inch)

[@fr201]

Your link is to 15 gauge wire. @@thewrighthandyman8139

[@chrismackay8314]

Smart

[@jeffthevideoguy23]

Will it work with standard metal ducts?

[@thewrighthandyman8139]

I believe all heating ducts are metal, so to my knowledge, yes. If you are referring to a metal register, I did try one, and it stayed in my ceiling for several weeks before I removed it.

[@jeffthevideoguy23]

@@thewrighthandyman8139 yeah, I meant register

[@susansue.seabolt.9518]

Where did you get the springs?

[@thewrighthandyman8139]

I made them from the piano wire I mentioned in the video. It's just 8 inch lengths of wire, but it must be the right type (high carbon piano wire), or it won't have enough spring effect.

[@bbourgeois4698]

I think that this a genius idea, but I cannot find the correct wire. Any suggestions as to where I can buy the correct piano wire?

[@thewrighthandyman8139]

I bought mine at Grainger, try them if there is one nearby

[@bbourgeois4698]

Thanks!

[@bbourgeois4698]

Double checking the wire, I have found 15 gauge 0.035 wire. Is that the wire that you recommend?

[@thewrighthandyman8139]

@@bbourgeois4698 It should be 0.035 inch yes, but I thought that was equal to 20 gauge. Maybe I have it wrong, but 0.035 inch is what I used.

[@bbourgeois4698]

That's fine. I really like your videos. Very professionally done.

[@WilliamFluery]

Oewt - Canadian

[@YeahYeahYeahYeahYeahYeahYes]

If I am found hanging in my closet one day it will be because of this one ceiling mounted register…

[@thewrighthandyman8139]

Uuhhh... please use any method to secure it.... duct tape, staples, glue, atomic fusion etc..

[@-mejor-que-nostradamus-6152]

Many People Donot Know To How Install A/C Registers Like You. Amén.

[@thewrighthandyman8139]

Thanks!

[@celestedabler7791]

And when heat comes through, that glue will melt. Not good way to attach wire. I work with the stuff...and heat melts the glue.

[@thewrighthandyman8139]

The heat coming from the vent isn't any where hot enough to melt the glue. A hot glue gun uses far more heat to melt the glue than what comes out of the vent. I've had several of these things in my ceiling for many months, and the glue never melted. What does happen is that sometimes the glue will detach from the vent, however the spring still works as it is still attached to the vent via the hole and the bent wire. Since I've had issues with the glue detaching, I have come up with several other methods of attaching the wire that do not require glue.

[@chapstick_69]

@thewrighthandyman8139 what are the other methods of attaching the wire?

[@thewrighthandyman8139]

@@chapstick_69 I've used a soldering iron to melt the wire into the plastic, that worked pretty well. Currently I use a slot and a hole to bend the wire to attach it without using glue. Works very well, and makes it easier to construct.

[@chapstick_69]

Thanks!

[@oneofthejohns]

Genius!!!! Thanks for this. It's exactly what we needed.