Can I narrow this air return opening?
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Comments (4)NO. not recommended. Just get out the vacuum and clean the house. if they are sanding dry wall have them use a vacuum attachment on the sander. You really don't give a hell of a lot of info. what dirt? what kind of dust?...See MoreCan I switch locations for cold air return and heat vent?
Comments (3)I eventually had my HVAC guy come out and asked him. He said it was okay to partially block the heat vent, but if it had been the cold air return it would NOT have been okay. So I happily moved the frig to it's best place and moved the frig right up against it. So the heat vent is about halfway blocked and I just put one of those magnetic vent covers over the half behind the frig. I'm not an expert, but I think it helps to force more air out of the half that's not blocked. So, unlike most kitchen renovations, this cost me nothing. Yay!...See More2 cold-air returns in small apartment; can I block one?
Comments (2)It sounds to me like your duct system has leaks that cold air is getting into your system. Even if your ductwork is in concrete it should not drop your air temp that much unless cold air is getting in also. I would start with temperature readings of the return air temp at the return compared to the actual return air temp at the furnace. I would then check the supply temp at the furnace right after being heated and compare it to the supply temp. You might have to put some small holes in at the furnace so don't forget to seal them....See MoreDo I need filter at return air vent if we have air cleaner in attic?
Comments (6)The only thing that I don't like is that the filter in the air cleaner is in the attic and not very accessible, so I don't do it myself. I would much rather be able to climb on a step ladder and unhook the ceiling grille to change the filter. Would it hurt if we put a filter there as well (like by restricting too much of the airflow) or help in any way? Would adding a filter there slow down the rate of how often we have to change the air cleaner one? (I think right now it is a once a year recommendation.)...See Moreevelynsmom
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