How can I divert heat?

by Millymolly

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I am sure others have had this problem. There are two floor heater vents in my living room and that makes it difficult to place furniture. We need both vents to be working to heat and cool the space, but I really need to put an armoire (it is not sitting directly on the floor) where one of them is located. Is there anything on the market, or has anyone figured out how to divert the heat to the room and not have to block the vent off? I would be very grateful for any help. TIA

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Alice on Aug 07, 2018

Could you give us a picture of what you're trying to do ???

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- Millymolly on Aug 07, 2018
  
  Alice, Thank you for replying. Sorry, I can't seem to get the photo to upload at the moment. It is a large armoire on bun feet so lifted off the ground. I want to bring the heat from the vent which would be underneath it back by the wall, out into the room. Does that make sense?
  
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- Alice on Aug 08, 2018
  
  Tia, I have a mental image of what you're talking about. I think I found the answer to your delima.
  
  If need be, you could build a box around the duct, so as to not take away from the beauty of your armoire. Let me know if this helps (fingers crossed)...
  
  https://youtu.be/i3LX--FS08A
  
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- Millymolly on Aug 08, 2018
  
  Thank you Alice for finding this for me. I am going to have this done when I have my bathroom remodeled as I have a similar problem there. Your help is appreciated.
  
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- Alice on Aug 08, 2018
  
  It took me forever but look what else I found.
  They have an Extend A Vent Air Deflector
  on Amazon
  
  https://www.amazon.com/Dundas-Jafine-Extend-Vent-Deflector/dp/B005AZ5KM8/ref=asc_df_B005AZ5KM8/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=167120909983&hvpos=1o2&hvnetw=g&hvrand=14030566039875881462&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9026819&hvtargid=pla-371512139197&psc=1
  
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William on Aug 07, 2018

Adjustable heating vent deflector. Clear plastic with magnets to attach to vent.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Heat-and-Air-Deflector-HD7/100575548

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Deflect-O-50-PRM-Air-Deflector/16645261

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- Millymolly on Aug 07, 2018
  
  Thank you William for your reply. I have tried those for stopping the heat from going straight up but I need to bring the heat out from under the armoire which is 24" deep. It would probably work to a degree, maybe there is a way to fix something long to one of these to bring the heat forward.
  
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Kmdreamer on Aug 07, 2018

We’re the small vent will be just put a small fan to send the air we’re you want it will suck the air and pull it out

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William on Aug 07, 2018

Long vent extender would work.

https://www.google.com/search?q=vent+deflector+extender&source=univ&tbm=shop&tbo=u&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjwtJeDxdzcAhVNbK0KHajDDlMQsxgIJg&biw=1536&bih=739

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- Millymolly on Aug 08, 2018
  
  William, I didn't know such things existed but that is exactly what I need. Thanks so much for your help!
  
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