I am thinking about removing these side vent inserts. Any suggestions? They have been on for about 3 weeks. Please advise.
1417899
you can go to the autoparts store,and get some label remover,and slowly take your time and remove them,but they are beautiful,why would u remove them?
1417900
I have not removed mine yet. I am thinking about taking them off also. I planned to use a heat gun or a very powerful hair dryer that will soften the double sided tape (don't over heat). then use have "plastic putter knife"to get behind the inserts. This is how I intend to do it.
1417901
The best way to remove these is using a "heat gun". If you don't have one goto Lowe's or a local hardware store and buy one with two heat settings 750W and 1500W. First start by heating the side vents on the 750W heat setting (holding the heat about 2 inches from the vents) for about 3 to 5 minutes. If the low heating does work move to the higher heat setting and use less time. At this point you should be able to peel the vents off by hand. Once off use acetone(finger polish remover) to clean the remaining "glue" from the car. This should work. Any other question just ask. The best way to remove these is using a "heat gun". If you don't have one goto Lowe's or a local hardware store and buy one with two heat settings 750W and 1500W. First start by heating the side vents on the 750W heat setting (holding the heat about 2 inches from the vents) for about 3 to 5 minutes. If the low heating does work move to the higher heat setting and use less time. At this point you should be able to peel the vents off by hand. Once off use acetone(finger polish remover) to clean the remaining "glue" from the car. This should work. Any other question just ask.
518587
I don't have personal experience with this but I did read a review on here where that was mentioned. They said they contacted West Bend and they sent them new ones. You might try that.
495909
I did not have to remove mine when I installed them. I watched some videos on YouTube that helped me.
1742367
I grilled mine on a fairly hot grill for around 6 minutes a side. They were just done through. YMMV
1953611
Anna..I removed those Black protective pads to get a bit more room to fit my windows. I could have left them on but it was a tight squeeze if I did leave them on. With them removed they fit just fine. When you install them, the thumb screws face inwards towards the room. Just tighten down the screws with a wrench or a pliers. Once I completed my installation, the window is impossible to open. Someone would literally have to smash the glass if they wanted to break in. To be on the safe side; I put two of these on the window track...one on the left side and the other on the opposite side. Hope this information helps...stay safe. Anna..I removed those Black protective pads to get a bit more room to fit my windows. I could have left them on but it was a tight squeeze if I did leave them on. With them removed they fit just fine. When you install them, the thumb screws face inwards towards the room. Just tighten down the screws with a wrench or a pliers. Once I completed my installation, the window is impossible to open. Someone would literally have to smash the glass if they wanted to break in. To be on the safe side; I put two of these on the window track...one on the left side and the other on the opposite side.... » Read More Anna..I removed those Black protective pads to get a bit more room to fit my windows. I could have left them on but it was a tight squeeze if I did leave them on. With them removed they fit just fine. When you install them, the thumb screws face inwards towards the room. Just tighten down the screws with a wrench or a pliers. Once I completed my installation, the window is impossible to open. Someone would literally have to smash the glass if they wanted to break in. To be on the safe side; I put two of these on the window track...one on the left side and the other on the opposite side. Hope this information helps...stay safe. « Show Less
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Layton, I have had mine well over a year. I think it would depend on how they are installed and how often they are used. I took mone and got them professionally installed. I have had no issues. They work great and are helpful.
1811006
Did you contact the company? I know they fix their hair dryers if you send them back. Try buying a piece of screening in a hardware store and cutting it to fit the vent opening.
66560
I did not have this experience. I would not use them. Could be faulty heating coils. I wouldn't risk using them.
1187259
I had that same problem, i had to you a flat head screwdriver, if not it would have stayed stuck in the vent. When you use the flathead make sure you push it in also due to the hooks that hold on to the vent.
476161
You should not gave a problem. I took mine off when I reorganized them on my wall. Keep in mind they were not on the wall for very long. In my opinion I don't think they will harm the wall no matter how long they are on there.
2104933
Sorry. I did not have this problem. I just had 2 of 3 sets go out in less than a week. I swapped over to a different brand and have had no issues.
981933
I have installed about 30 of these. No smell on any of them, maybe it was contaminated with the sealant you used.
1814461
Yes. Removing them sucks. I've been in "panic mode" a couple of times myself! Just gotta keep on keepin' on, right?
421589
Personally I would remove them. They will hold 70% of their charge for 5 years. Hope that helps! Ray
1080248
I really don't know. You might try giving Air Vent customer service a call.
1008502
That is what I did. Would not do it again did not help with anything. It would flair up really bad until I removed them. I also heats up much faster now.
2119933
I didn't remove them and they work fine. If you are not comfortable with this answer, contact the folks you purchased from, they should be helpful with the correct answer... if there is one! Have a great day...R/KMW