Stove exhaust vent tabs

Chris Bryant wrote:
I glue a small magnet to the base, and a washer to the flapper- holds it closed until the fan is turned on.

Sound good.....How big what or what size?

rjr6150 wrote:
Go to Amazon and search for

Heng's JRP2121B Range HoodReplacement

If prime member $10.99 Replaced mine two months ago

That is just the "Flapper", not what the OP is looking for, it's just the 2 little tabs that keeps that part closed, is what they are looking for, which I cannot find, even on Heng's site.

Some great ideas everyone. Thanks for your input and I will try some of these out.

Go to Amazon and search for

Heng's JRP2121B Range HoodReplacement

If prime member $10.99 Replaced mine two months ago

Don't know what style you have, but if its the one in the clicky below, then just buy a new one.

Vent Cover

While sorting out the posts of which would work best for you, just put clothes pin on it for now. And every time you see a posting about those tabs read it. After about 3 years, decide if a clothes pin is right for you or not, while waiting for ultimate fix.:)

Dick_B wrote:
Don't know where to find them but I'm wondering if something could be made up using those little tabs that hold mirrors to a wall. Actually I think one tab should do the job.
What's worse is if the flapper isn't tied down and flaps itself to death on the highway!

I think this is what Dick B is talking about, available at Lowes. http://www.lowes.com/pd/The-Hillman-Group-Mirror-Clips/4259333

Chris Bryant wrote:
I glue a small magnet to the base, and a washer to the flapper- holds it closed until the fan is turned on.

Where was your post about 18 months ago? That brilliant idea would have saved me buying a replacement vent / cover for about $35.

Look at window screen tabs. They may work.

I glue a small magnet to the base, and a washer to the flapper- holds it closed until the fan is turned on.