I needed to replace my old broken air vent deflector (someone stepped on it years ago) so came here to discover several options--they all looked confusingly similar so I ordered this one, plus the Deflect-o Model 50 Unbreakable Air Deflector. I couldn't tell what the difference was between the two Deflect-o models based on the information on the product pages here, other than $1.50 in price. Well, I will tell you the difference--they are basically identical except that this one is Made in China and its plastic is thinner and cheaper and it doesn't stay together nearly as well as the other one, Model 50, which is Made in the USA and of much higher quality (perhaps unsurprisingly).
I would recommend just spending the extra $1.50 and sticking with the Made in the USA Deflect-O Model 50 "Unbreakable."Model 50 Premium Unbreakable Air Deflector It is going to last much longer than this one, is much sturdier and I wish I had just gotten two of that one instead.
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I have done the research and it seems like there is no real good air deflector out on the market. I am not to sure how this product is working for other people but here is what I am working with;
* Ceiling type vent
* Air damper control
* About 12" wide
Pro's:
* Variable width from 8" to 14"
* Magnets that should hold deflector onto a metal vent
Con's:
* Cheap plastic seems easy to crack
* When adjusted width to anything past 10", it becomes very loose and falls apart. ( I needed to super glue the two pieces together once I found my correct width )
* Magnets would not hold ( I had to drill holes so that I could use the vent cover screws to hold deflector in place )
Item were so cheap in cost that I could not find a good reason to spend anymore money to ship them back to the seller. At this point I will deal with it since I already did my own modification. Hope this gives everyone a better idea what they are getting themselves into when you buy these items.
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The Deflector Air Deflector is a very useful to redirect air from floor registers. I use them throughout my home to ensure heat or cool air is diverted away from plants, to prevent air going directly up under beds, sofas, etc. Very helpful product!
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This reflector does the job. Period. Will it break? Sure, if you step on it! I have accidently bumped it off the floor register, but nothing has broken yet. I magnet slipped out once, but that's it. Great value for a good, reliable product.
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While I'm sure there is a "rhyme & reason" to the placement of HVAC duct work and vents...some of them do not make sense. So, what happens when you "can't" place your bed anywhere but underneath the vent due to the placement of the electrical outlets & general configuration of the room? First of all, your head gets blown on by either the heat or AC (depending on the season) & its not very comfortable when you're trying to sleep. You could close the vents, but that's not really a solution... I purchased the Air Deflector and it was easy to place. The vent is wide open but my head is no longer being accosted by "the HVAC trade winds"! Room temp is "a thumbs up" and Air Deflector is "two thumbs up"!!
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