Do we NEED a cold air return in a small bedroom?
Q. We are remodeling our kitchen which involves tearing down the wall between the kitchen and family room. Unfortunately, the cold air return from our daughter's room upstairs goes down through that wall. Due to the design of the house, we can't see where else to put a cold air return in that room. The room is probably 10' x 10'. We don't know what to do! Any help out there! Thanks!
Asked by ravenbeck227 - Mon May 8 13:39:07 2006 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Could you locate a new cold air return NEAR the old small room? As long as return air is being picked up near the room, ventilation should be OK. And concerning "healthy and hygenic", I have never seen a system that makes air healthier and more hygenic by picking up dust throughout a house and blowing it all around, unless there's HEPA filters, ionizers, chemical/ultraviolet treatments, etc.
Answered by Mike - Mon May 8 13:50:17 2006
Q. We are remodeling our kitchen which involves tearing down the wall between the kitchen and family room. Unfortunately, the cold air return from our daughter's room upstairs goes down through that wall. Due to the design of the house, we can't see where else to put a cold air return in that room. The room is probably 10' x 10'. We don't know what to do! Any help out there! Thanks!
Asked by ravenbeck227 - Mon May 8 13:39:07 2006 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Could you locate a new cold air return NEAR the old small room? As long as return air is being picked up near the room, ventilation should be OK. And concerning "healthy and hygenic", I have never seen a system that makes air healthier and more hygenic by picking up dust throughout a house and blowing it all around, unless there's HEPA filters, ionizers, chemical/ultraviolet treatments, etc.
Answered by Mike - Mon May 8 13:50:17 2006
How do you install an additional air return?
Q. I have an existing air conditioning uint but the air return is by the front door. I would like to put an additional one in the hallway at the other end of the house. What are the steps for building and installing the return box? I would like it to be about 18x12.
Asked by Ken W - Sat Jun 24 18:56:23 2006 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. A lot of this is going to depend on how your house is designed, and the HVAC duct work that you have already installed. This will most likely involve opening walls, and custom duct work. Unless you are a sheet metal specialist, or you are gutting the house and rebuilding it, this would be best left to a HVAC company!
Answered by fire4511 - Sat Jun 24 19:08:19 2006
Q. I have an existing air conditioning uint but the air return is by the front door. I would like to put an additional one in the hallway at the other end of the house. What are the steps for building and installing the return box? I would like it to be about 18x12.
Asked by Ken W - Sat Jun 24 18:56:23 2006 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. A lot of this is going to depend on how your house is designed, and the HVAC duct work that you have already installed. This will most likely involve opening walls, and custom duct work. Unless you are a sheet metal specialist, or you are gutting the house and rebuilding it, this would be best left to a HVAC company!
Answered by fire4511 - Sat Jun 24 19:08:19 2006
Whats the ratio of cold air return to warm air output?
Q. I'm re-working some heating ducts in my home and in need of installing cold air returns. I know there is a ratio of cold air flow return to warm air output but don't remember the number. Does anyone know the ratio? How much cold air flow do I need to go back to my furnace?
Asked by Mibby - Thu Oct 16 11:23:24 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. It is accurately known as "return air" and it should equal the warm air supply so as the system does not have a restricted air flow.
Answered by wilson - Thu Oct 16 16:28:15 2008
Q. I'm re-working some heating ducts in my home and in need of installing cold air returns. I know there is a ratio of cold air flow return to warm air output but don't remember the number. Does anyone know the ratio? How much cold air flow do I need to go back to my furnace?
Asked by Mibby - Thu Oct 16 11:23:24 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. It is accurately known as "return air" and it should equal the warm air supply so as the system does not have a restricted air flow.
Answered by wilson - Thu Oct 16 16:28:15 2008
How do you wallpaper a cold air return?
Q. I need to wallpaper a cold air return to match the surrounding wallpaper on the wall. Any tips?
Asked by lexuscats - Sat Jan 10 23:00:37 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. If the cold air return is no longer being used, then remove it and close it up with 1/2" plywood and some backing material. If it is being used, then there is nothing you can do but paint it. EDIT: You could wallpaper over it, but that is going to look like the projects or a trailer park.
Answered by Scanner - Sun Jan 11 00:51:40 2009
Q. I need to wallpaper a cold air return to match the surrounding wallpaper on the wall. Any tips?
Asked by lexuscats - Sat Jan 10 23:00:37 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. If the cold air return is no longer being used, then remove it and close it up with 1/2" plywood and some backing material. If it is being used, then there is nothing you can do but paint it. EDIT: You could wallpaper over it, but that is going to look like the projects or a trailer park.
Answered by Scanner - Sun Jan 11 00:51:40 2009
I have a 4 ton home ac unit. If my air return register is 30 x 20 is the air return big enough.?
Q. The grille guard and air return is 30 x 20 i don't know if that is enogh return for a 4 ton unit.
Asked by lance c - Tue Mar 11 09:22:58 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. 4 ton unit - 400CFM per ton - 1600 CFM 30x20 grille is rated for 1600 CFM.
Answered by gizmoe - Tue Mar 11 09:28:24 2008
Q. The grille guard and air return is 30 x 20 i don't know if that is enogh return for a 4 ton unit.
Asked by lance c - Tue Mar 11 09:22:58 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. 4 ton unit - 400CFM per ton - 1600 CFM 30x20 grille is rated for 1600 CFM.
Answered by gizmoe - Tue Mar 11 09:28:24 2008
when installing central heat and air, why do they put the cold air return in the cealing ?
Q. heat rises, not cold air, so you would be sucking all the heat out through the cold air return.? right.
Asked by rhino_man420 - Thu Jul 17 19:58:52 2008 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Last year we had some problems with our AC. The tech came out to fix it and I asked him that same question. He showed me how to position the vents for maximum circulation. You're supposed to aim the vents across the ceiling toward the outside wall. This creates a downward draft that makes the cool air travel down the outside wall. It drags the hot air with it. It also cool off the walls and that helps make the whole house cooler. The return in the ceiling is not usually around any vents. So the idea is that the air travels in a circular pattern across the ceiling down the wall and across the floor into the low pressure area where the return is pulling the air in to continue the cycle. It works. This year our electric bill is about $150 [cont.]
Answered by Chris M - Thu Jul 17 20:08:56 2008
Q. heat rises, not cold air, so you would be sucking all the heat out through the cold air return.? right.
Asked by rhino_man420 - Thu Jul 17 19:58:52 2008 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Last year we had some problems with our AC. The tech came out to fix it and I asked him that same question. He showed me how to position the vents for maximum circulation. You're supposed to aim the vents across the ceiling toward the outside wall. This creates a downward draft that makes the cool air travel down the outside wall. It drags the hot air with it. It also cool off the walls and that helps make the whole house cooler. The return in the ceiling is not usually around any vents. So the idea is that the air travels in a circular pattern across the ceiling down the wall and across the floor into the low pressure area where the return is pulling the air in to continue the cycle. It works. This year our electric bill is about $150 [cont.]
Answered by Chris M - Thu Jul 17 20:08:56 2008
Can I put a piano in front of a cold air return?
Q. Can I put a piano a few inches away from the wall which has the cold air return there?
Asked by rustynail - Tue Jan 30 22:18:24 2007 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments
A. As long as there is at least a few inches for air movement, you should be fine. I'd be more concerned if you wanted to put an upholstered piece of furniture there. With a piano, though, the air will move AROUND it, and the cold air return won't be essentially sucking air in through a filter.
Answered by Megan G - Tue Jan 30 22:26:32 2007
Q. Can I put a piano a few inches away from the wall which has the cold air return there?
Asked by rustynail - Tue Jan 30 22:18:24 2007 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments
A. As long as there is at least a few inches for air movement, you should be fine. I'd be more concerned if you wanted to put an upholstered piece of furniture there. With a piano, though, the air will move AROUND it, and the cold air return won't be essentially sucking air in through a filter.
Answered by Megan G - Tue Jan 30 22:26:32 2007
Where can I find a custom sized air return vent cover?
Q. I have a air return vent on my wall I would like to replace. I don't know if it is irregularly sized or not, but I cant find one anywhere. It is 8.6" x 26" and just the flat stamped grill style. Can anyone point me in the right direction on where to find a replacement?
Asked by Corey D - Wed Jun 10 19:49:39 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Go to Lowe's. You can custom order any size, any color, any style of anything. It's true!
Answered by Vanilla - Wed Jun 10 22:23:16 2009
Q. I have a air return vent on my wall I would like to replace. I don't know if it is irregularly sized or not, but I cant find one anywhere. It is 8.6" x 26" and just the flat stamped grill style. Can anyone point me in the right direction on where to find a replacement?
Asked by Corey D - Wed Jun 10 19:49:39 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Go to Lowe's. You can custom order any size, any color, any style of anything. It's true!
Answered by Vanilla - Wed Jun 10 22:23:16 2009
Where can I buy a custom sized cold air return?
Q. For less than $65? I am not looking for something decorative, simply a plain ole cold air return.
Asked by rb - Mon Oct 26 21:23:42 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The actual cold air return is sheet metal duct work that is generally not seen. Nearly ALL are formed in place. Are you looking for actual ducting or for a grill to cover the opening? You can find a grill almost anywhere.
Answered by STEVEN F - Mon Oct 26 22:28:15 2009
Q. For less than $65? I am not looking for something decorative, simply a plain ole cold air return.
Asked by rb - Mon Oct 26 21:23:42 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The actual cold air return is sheet metal duct work that is generally not seen. Nearly ALL are formed in place. Are you looking for actual ducting or for a grill to cover the opening? You can find a grill almost anywhere.
Answered by STEVEN F - Mon Oct 26 22:28:15 2009
How to repair a return air grill in the hallway?
Q. Recently I purchased a home that the only way to change the furnace filters was to change them directly from the furnace. However, there is a return air grill in the hallway but there is no place to put the filter. I thought it would take a 20x20x1 grill so I started cutting some of the sheet rock in order to replace the grill with one that I could actually place a filter in. Well to my surprise after cutting away some of the sheetrock the area should only be for for a 20x16 filter but now the the return air grill will not cover the area that I cut. How can I repair that to get it to work?? Do I need to purchase a piece of sheet rock and cut out an area to cover the hole and then recut to fit the grill??
Asked by hokiedokie24 - Tue May 22 10:09:38 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The cheapest thing to do is get a grill that will fit your new hole. They're less than 10 bucks wholesale. Maybe that retail
Answered by rangedog - Tue May 22 10:32:09 2007
Q. Recently I purchased a home that the only way to change the furnace filters was to change them directly from the furnace. However, there is a return air grill in the hallway but there is no place to put the filter. I thought it would take a 20x20x1 grill so I started cutting some of the sheet rock in order to replace the grill with one that I could actually place a filter in. Well to my surprise after cutting away some of the sheetrock the area should only be for for a 20x16 filter but now the the return air grill will not cover the area that I cut. How can I repair that to get it to work?? Do I need to purchase a piece of sheet rock and cut out an area to cover the hole and then recut to fit the grill??
Asked by hokiedokie24 - Tue May 22 10:09:38 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The cheapest thing to do is get a grill that will fit your new hole. They're less than 10 bucks wholesale. Maybe that retail
Answered by rangedog - Tue May 22 10:32:09 2007
Can you use flexible duct for your return air?
Q. My existing ductwork is the oldschool type solid sheet metal style ducts. The return air box is too small. I have an older,bigger return box, but want to know if there is some kind of flex i could use to make it easier to install. I have a friend who said he thinks there is some that has a spring or something in it to keep it from collapsing. I need to know a specific name of something so I can shop for it. Any help is very greatly appreciated.
Asked by matlock585 - Sun May 28 14:36:43 2006 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. the other answers are right, go to the the hardware store and get a bag of flex duct. cut through both layers with a razor knife, and then the inner tube wire with some dikes or linesman pliers. but if its a return air duct, that last answer is wrong,, if its the only return air run into the unit you need at least a 12 duct! 10 or 8 will starve the unit and cause it to freeze up which will cause more probs, easiest way to determine what size you need, use the same size as the old duct you pulled out.
Answered by cmantx2003 - Sun May 28 15:51:55 2006
Q. My existing ductwork is the oldschool type solid sheet metal style ducts. The return air box is too small. I have an older,bigger return box, but want to know if there is some kind of flex i could use to make it easier to install. I have a friend who said he thinks there is some that has a spring or something in it to keep it from collapsing. I need to know a specific name of something so I can shop for it. Any help is very greatly appreciated.
Asked by matlock585 - Sun May 28 14:36:43 2006 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. the other answers are right, go to the the hardware store and get a bag of flex duct. cut through both layers with a razor knife, and then the inner tube wire with some dikes or linesman pliers. but if its a return air duct, that last answer is wrong,, if its the only return air run into the unit you need at least a 12 duct! 10 or 8 will starve the unit and cause it to freeze up which will cause more probs, easiest way to determine what size you need, use the same size as the old duct you pulled out.
Answered by cmantx2003 - Sun May 28 15:51:55 2006
Where is the best location for a return air vent/duct?
Q. Our house is currently being built. I just noticed while we were there checking everything out that they have placed one of the return air vents (it is definately not a heating duct) in the floor. Aren't these usually in a wall? Either high up or down low. I have never seen them in the floor. Is it ok? Should I complain to the builder and can they move it now?
Asked by Shelley - Sun Mar 30 21:28:25 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. It's fine on the floor. They may have been limited for space for the size needed. The joist space gives far more room for airlow than a wall space cavity.
Answered by gizmoe - Sun Mar 30 22:48:33 2008
Q. Our house is currently being built. I just noticed while we were there checking everything out that they have placed one of the return air vents (it is definately not a heating duct) in the floor. Aren't these usually in a wall? Either high up or down low. I have never seen them in the floor. Is it ok? Should I complain to the builder and can they move it now?
Asked by Shelley - Sun Mar 30 21:28:25 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. It's fine on the floor. They may have been limited for space for the size needed. The joist space gives far more room for airlow than a wall space cavity.
Answered by gizmoe - Sun Mar 30 22:48:33 2008
Should the furnace's cold-air return duct be insulated?
Q. The heating ducts are all insulated. Should we also insulate the cold-air return? All the ducts pass through an unheated crawl space. I'm up North, in zone 5.
Asked by delphinium - Thu Jan 18 11:10:14 2007 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I disagree with the other answerers to your question (so far). The issue is in the details you provide -- all the ducts pass through an unheated crawl space. Normally it would not make sense to insulate a cold air duct. But in this case, you have warm, relatively moist air moving through a cold duct in the winter; and (in the summer) warm, relatively moist air outside a cold air duct. Both situations will cause condensation on the metal duct. In the winter, this will be inside the duct. In the summer, outside. Even galvanized ductwork will eventually rust. Insulate it.
Answered by Rick K - Thu Jan 18 20:19:51 2007
Q. The heating ducts are all insulated. Should we also insulate the cold-air return? All the ducts pass through an unheated crawl space. I'm up North, in zone 5.
Asked by delphinium - Thu Jan 18 11:10:14 2007 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I disagree with the other answerers to your question (so far). The issue is in the details you provide -- all the ducts pass through an unheated crawl space. Normally it would not make sense to insulate a cold air duct. But in this case, you have warm, relatively moist air moving through a cold duct in the winter; and (in the summer) warm, relatively moist air outside a cold air duct. Both situations will cause condensation on the metal duct. In the winter, this will be inside the duct. In the summer, outside. Even galvanized ductwork will eventually rust. Insulate it.
Answered by Rick K - Thu Jan 18 20:19:51 2007
How far away does a Smoke detector have to be from a return air vent on a ceiling in Florida?
Q. How far away does a Smoke detector have to be from a return air vent on a ceiling in Florida to be in compliance with state building codes? Thanks for your help, Zander
Asked by Zander - Mon Jun 15 16:53:06 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. at least 2 feet is the rule of thumb I have used when doing residential work, though code doesn't specify for return. Not less than 36" horizontal path from the supply register and outside of the direct air flow.( NFPA72 11.8.3.5 (6)) though you are required to consider the anticipated smoke flows during a fire as it would apply to the ceiling your working with( NFPA72 5.7.3.1.1) As the return air register would suck the air (and thus smoke) towards itself, maybe somewhere in proximity wouldn't be so bad.
Answered by honestguy602 - Mon Jun 15 23:20:05 2009
Q. How far away does a Smoke detector have to be from a return air vent on a ceiling in Florida to be in compliance with state building codes? Thanks for your help, Zander
Asked by Zander - Mon Jun 15 16:53:06 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. at least 2 feet is the rule of thumb I have used when doing residential work, though code doesn't specify for return. Not less than 36" horizontal path from the supply register and outside of the direct air flow.( NFPA72 11.8.3.5 (6)) though you are required to consider the anticipated smoke flows during a fire as it would apply to the ceiling your working with( NFPA72 5.7.3.1.1) As the return air register would suck the air (and thus smoke) towards itself, maybe somewhere in proximity wouldn't be so bad.
Answered by honestguy602 - Mon Jun 15 23:20:05 2009
my older house doesnt have a return air vent?
Q. we bought a house about 3 years ago that is an older home, and we cant find the furnace filter, I emailed the maker of the furnace and was told, the filter is by the return air, but we cant find the return vent or anything like that does that mean my house doesnt have return air? old field trash, you got it exactly right the furnace is upright in a closet, so i guess i would just need to put a filter on the back of the door...thank so much to the people who replied!
Asked by Ammie 24 - Wed Nov 4 14:08:36 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. If you have a forced air heating system there has to be a return air system. Or at least a way for the air to get back to the air handler. In some houses the furnace was installed in a closet in the hall way or near the center of the house. The air return was by way of louvers in the closet door. In these arrangements the filter was installed in the lower portion of the furnace air handler or behind the louvers in the door.
Answered by oil field trash - Wed Nov 4 14:15:40 2009
Q. we bought a house about 3 years ago that is an older home, and we cant find the furnace filter, I emailed the maker of the furnace and was told, the filter is by the return air, but we cant find the return vent or anything like that does that mean my house doesnt have return air? old field trash, you got it exactly right the furnace is upright in a closet, so i guess i would just need to put a filter on the back of the door...thank so much to the people who replied!
Asked by Ammie 24 - Wed Nov 4 14:08:36 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. If you have a forced air heating system there has to be a return air system. Or at least a way for the air to get back to the air handler. In some houses the furnace was installed in a closet in the hall way or near the center of the house. The air return was by way of louvers in the closet door. In these arrangements the filter was installed in the lower portion of the furnace air handler or behind the louvers in the door.
Answered by oil field trash - Wed Nov 4 14:15:40 2009
Is it smarter to take a return air ticket from Europe to Perth , WA ?
Q. I need some experienced people's answers on this 1 ! Is it smarter to take a return air ticket from Europe to Perth with fixed date of arrival and departure. Or to leave an " open " departure date from Perth back to Europe?In case I change my mind about when to go home!
Asked by verona - Sun May 17 06:18:54 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. much better to leave it open, I did when I travelled, then I booked in a few weeks before coming home and almost missed the flight as they had changed the time of departure. So, always doublt check a few days before flying.
Answered by Sandgroper - Sun May 17 09:57:28 2009
Q. I need some experienced people's answers on this 1 ! Is it smarter to take a return air ticket from Europe to Perth with fixed date of arrival and departure. Or to leave an " open " departure date from Perth back to Europe?In case I change my mind about when to go home!
Asked by verona - Sun May 17 06:18:54 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. much better to leave it open, I did when I travelled, then I booked in a few weeks before coming home and almost missed the flight as they had changed the time of departure. So, always doublt check a few days before flying.
Answered by Sandgroper - Sun May 17 09:57:28 2009
Is it possible for there to be too much return air to a furnace heat & a/c?
Q. Could you ever have too much return air where it would cause the overall system to not cool or heat as well? In other words, could too many returns or too large of returns reduce the air flow being pulled out of some rooms, thus keeping them hotter? I guess that would mean, if there's too much return, and rooms are staying hotter, the system could run longer? Someone tell me my logic is wrong! :)
Asked by Avenger - Sun Apr 26 16:22:46 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. No, the return air only flows when the heated air pushes it out. But if your thermostat is in a cool place and you keep the bedroom door shut it will keep heating the closed room until the therm reaches temp
Answered by Mr Fixit - Sun Apr 26 16:32:22 2009
Q. Could you ever have too much return air where it would cause the overall system to not cool or heat as well? In other words, could too many returns or too large of returns reduce the air flow being pulled out of some rooms, thus keeping them hotter? I guess that would mean, if there's too much return, and rooms are staying hotter, the system could run longer? Someone tell me my logic is wrong! :)
Asked by Avenger - Sun Apr 26 16:22:46 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. No, the return air only flows when the heated air pushes it out. But if your thermostat is in a cool place and you keep the bedroom door shut it will keep heating the closed room until the therm reaches temp
Answered by Mr Fixit - Sun Apr 26 16:32:22 2009
My cold air return vents are located on the floor, can I relocate them?
Q. There is an large cold air vent in the kitchen floor, and another in the living room and dining room area, can I move them from the floors to the walls?
Asked by novice63 - Mon Aug 27 14:15:12 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Warm air rises, cold air sinks. That's why the returns are located on the floor. I've seen cold returns in the floor, and at the bottom of walls where the molding is around the bottom.
Answered by appliancepartsrichard - Mon Aug 27 14:39:33 2007
Q. There is an large cold air vent in the kitchen floor, and another in the living room and dining room area, can I move them from the floors to the walls?
Asked by novice63 - Mon Aug 27 14:15:12 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Warm air rises, cold air sinks. That's why the returns are located on the floor. I've seen cold returns in the floor, and at the bottom of walls where the molding is around the bottom.
Answered by appliancepartsrichard - Mon Aug 27 14:39:33 2007
Can a furnace air return duct be made out of plywood?
Q. I'm thinking of using plywood instead of tin. can I "wood" right up to the furnace? Of course on the return side only.It is a gas furnace.
Asked by axismiracle - Thu Sep 28 17:47:51 2006 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You can't wood right up to the furnace, code doesn't allow that. As for using plywood up to a safe distance away from the furnace, you could but I wouldn't recommend it. That's because it's organic and combustable, not to mention you're basically going to be breathing in wooden dust particles if you were to set it up. If you aren't too worried about your health, or the major decrease in efficiency of the air velocity of your returns/system (as wood does not provide a smooth surface for air flow and would create frictional resistance against the flow of air. That's why dust particles can be easily caught on wood), then yeah go for it, but from what I can make of it, it's not a good idea.
Answered by Shortstuff71 - Mon Oct 2 14:18:32 2006
Q. I'm thinking of using plywood instead of tin. can I "wood" right up to the furnace? Of course on the return side only.It is a gas furnace.
Asked by axismiracle - Thu Sep 28 17:47:51 2006 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You can't wood right up to the furnace, code doesn't allow that. As for using plywood up to a safe distance away from the furnace, you could but I wouldn't recommend it. That's because it's organic and combustable, not to mention you're basically going to be breathing in wooden dust particles if you were to set it up. If you aren't too worried about your health, or the major decrease in efficiency of the air velocity of your returns/system (as wood does not provide a smooth surface for air flow and would create frictional resistance against the flow of air. That's why dust particles can be easily caught on wood), then yeah go for it, but from what I can make of it, it's not a good idea.
Answered by Shortstuff71 - Mon Oct 2 14:18:32 2006
Is it normal for air return vents to be in the basement?
Q. My a/c smells a little like the basement and I think it is drawing air from the basement. Can I do something about this? Is there anything I can use to freshen my a/c air?
Asked by Don Glarr - Fri Jun 20 21:21:18 2008 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You can try blocking them off by covering the vent, but before you do that make sure that is not the only return register. In many Installations I've seen only one return register, and the reason for that is because that's where the unit is located. That type of Installation is not the best, but by dealing with that Installation and improving it. If your a/c unit only has one huge return register, and the a/c unit is located only 2 feet above the ground on top of that return register inside of a small closet. That means that you can take that register out, and is time to clean off with a dry vacuum and take all that dust out. Feel free to use a wet towel after you vacuum that area and wipe off with it. Change the air filter and then put… [cont.]
Answered by verdugo - Fri Jun 20 21:43:14 2008
Q. My a/c smells a little like the basement and I think it is drawing air from the basement. Can I do something about this? Is there anything I can use to freshen my a/c air?
Asked by Don Glarr - Fri Jun 20 21:21:18 2008 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You can try blocking them off by covering the vent, but before you do that make sure that is not the only return register. In many Installations I've seen only one return register, and the reason for that is because that's where the unit is located. That type of Installation is not the best, but by dealing with that Installation and improving it. If your a/c unit only has one huge return register, and the a/c unit is located only 2 feet above the ground on top of that return register inside of a small closet. That means that you can take that register out, and is time to clean off with a dry vacuum and take all that dust out. Feel free to use a wet towel after you vacuum that area and wipe off with it. Change the air filter and then put… [cont.]
Answered by verdugo - Fri Jun 20 21:43:14 2008
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