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Covering return air grilles
I have an old house with all the return air vents at the bottom of the
walls, right above the baseboards. The problem is the suction and dust problems I get with drapes, blinds, etc. in front of the grilles. It also doesn't help with my furnace efficiency and it may be unsafe. What kind of accessory do I need to resolve this issue? What kind of hood, deflector, or cover should I use for these grilles to prevent the problems? The grilles measure 8" by 11 1/2". Thanks! Dennis v. |
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On 6 Dec 2004 13:38:49 -0800, someone wrote:
The problem is the suction and dust problems I get with drapes, blinds, etc. in front of the grilles. Enlarge the openings so that the velocity is not so high. If you don't care to do the surgery, then don't use long drapes that cover the vents. And clean your house including any duct buildups. -v. Reply to NG only - this e.mail address goes to a kill file. |
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