return air duct in basement talk vbb showthread php 1154291 Basement Cold Air Aug 18 2012 The basement area 700 square feet three rooms has never warmed particularly well and I have been told it would benefit from additional cold air return In this instance installing a floor level return is a physical challenge return air duct in basement Return Air Question I have recently installed a new mid efficiency furnace in my 1000 square foot bungalow The ductwork has a couple of sliding vents to allow some of the heat into the basement The ductwork runs along the main beam and ceiling of the basement
houseblog theroysefamily 2012 01 basement hvac cold air return Install the elbow in the return air duct Install the boot in the wall Measure the distance to run the metal duct between the elbow and the boot Say a few choice words Measure again Pray Cut the metal duct with tin snips a little longer that what you think Test fit More choice words Cut again to the right size return air duct in basement fixit database 1404 Do we need cold So turn the cold air return 90 degrees through the wall so that it actually draws the air from the room next to the furnace room or from the hallway of the basement By putting the cold air return on the floor it will vacuum up the cold air on the floor and draw down the warm air from the ceiling forums finehomebuilding Energy Heating InsulationNew air will only enter the room as fast as the old air exits They may be counting on the new air pushing the old air out which will eventually find a return intake This counts on open doors door gaps etc of just a wide open floor plan A closed room will have more predictable results if the air is returned via duct
ductworkinstallation PAQ ColdAirReturnforFinishedBasement Basement Cold Air Return in Pictures On this page you can see pictures of all materials and tools necessary for installation Pictures which represent installation are set in a sequence in which the installation was executed return air duct in basement forums finehomebuilding Energy Heating InsulationNew air will only enter the room as fast as the old air exits They may be counting on the new air pushing the old air out which will eventually find a return intake This counts on open doors door gaps etc of just a wide open floor plan A closed room will have more predictable results if the air is returned via duct homes winnipegfreepress News Renovation DesignWhile installation of return air for the basement will improve the air flow to and from the furnace cutting a hole in the return air plenum right near the furnace may not be adequate for the entire basement and may prevent proper return air movement in your home
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