I have to assume a couple of things here. My first assumption is that this would be an unfinished basement and you want the cheapest way to heat your basement. Second, that you want to just add some warmth in the winter to make the area more comfortable for projects and adding some heat to…
How can I tell the airflow direction in my furnace and ductwork? Your filter has an arrow, but which way does the arrow point? I can’t tell you how often I’ve encountered a filter installed backward when servicing my customer’s equipment. Because it is difficult for the layperson to determine the correct direction of the…
In a rule of thumb sense the return duct should be the same size as all the supply ducts combined. But a rule of thumb is just an initial guide, not anything to bet your comfort on. You have to consider the length of duct and the type of duct. HVAC engineers have developed manuals…
I’ll tell you what I would do if I had an animal in my air duct. Don’t cringe! But I’d set a trap. You choose between a live trap or a death trap. And then…… I would start with the furnace doors. Remove them and look as far as you can up and down inside…
When you perform a duct leakage test with artificial smoke, you’ll be amazed at the leakage that exists. Even with good-looking ductwork. Imagine that every joint is a hairline crack. Add up all the joints and connections; before you know it, you will have the equivalent square foot hole in your duct. Using artificial smoke…
Introduction Do you know what HVAC questions to ask when replacing the HVAC system for your home? If not, you are in the right spot to get these mechanical questions free. The first step in what to know before replacing your air conditioning system is the right questions to ask so you can be well-informed…
Flex duct and rigid duct each have a place when installed correctly. You just don’t install metal duct in a crawl space when flex duct will do a good job. Appearance is crucial to a good job and metal duct should be used when exposed. Example, crawl spaces use flex duct and basements or garages…