Is closing the registers, return vents and doors to unused rooms a good idea to save money?
Yes you can save some money just like I do, but first please visit this page.
Is it illegal to put a grill on your dryer vent?
I’m not sure if it’s illegal, but it’s more practical to use a wall cap with removable louvers. Buy one on the right.
Is it ok to have a central return in basement hvac?
No.
Is it ok to keep my fan on my furnace blowing?
If there is a variable speed motor then I would recommend do it in the winter time only. Otherwise you can do it if the money ain’t the issue…
Is it okay if I put the furnace air filter in upside down?
No, it could be sucked in.
Is there such thing as a 3" damper?
You can use dividers, then tin snips and the damper hardware or trim an existing one.
My air handler is in the attic return vent in the ceiling which way do face my filter?
Up.
Sealing off a floor vent covered by kitchen cabinets.
Do not seal it off, make a toe kick heat!
Sheet metal duct installation training pdf.
Yes, there is this kind of manual on the web, and I surprised how did you missed it. However, this training material is absolutely outdated and doesn’t worth reading.
Should I use duct tape to connect 4 in pipe from bath fan?
Yes, you can, and secure it with screws.
Should the metal ducts coming from my furnace be very hot?
If it is very hot then check out your filter or call a pro in.
Should there be ducting running from the floor vent to the toe kick vent?
No, they suppose to be hooked up to the main duct separately, or you can run a large duct/pipe/flex and split it with a Tee or Wye.
Should you turn off the condensate pump for a heat pump in the winter?
Unless, you have a humidifier the answer is yes. But do not forget to turn it back on…
Software to make furnace plenum.
You do not need no stinking software to make a furnace plenum, unless, your furnace designed for a spaceship…
Water leaking into draft inducer.
For many types of furnaces it is perfectly fine.
What does a gas leak sound like in furnace?
Ka-Boom!!!
What idiot builds heat registers in the ceiling?
This question came from San Jose, California and I’m in a complete agreement with this person. I also would like to know who was that idiot that had the bright idea to put registers on the ceiling.
What is the main purpose of a thermostat installed in return air duct?
It looks like a temporary thermostat to me…
What is this sound every night from my neighbor’s house? Sounds like an unbalanced washing machine?
Stop spying on your neighbor, maybe he does washing something every night, get a life.
When a furnace starts up and stops?
It happens when thermostat will say so…
When to install ductwork during my kitchen remodel?
Once you removed old cabinets and drywall it is time to do the ductwork job.
Where can I find an article, paper or website explaining why sheet metal duct is the better than flex duct and duct board in Florida, or other hot humid states, when installed in the attic? ACCA Manual D and J explains the differences, but again, it doesn't really matter what material you use. As long as it's sized, sealed and insulated properly.
Why crimp ductwork?
Nobody crimp ductwork, cause for ductwork you should use S-cleats – drives connection!
Why do roof trusses present a problem to running flexible ducts through the trusses?
No problem, just run it through.
Why does it sound like water dripping in the ducts?
It is not water and it is not a dripping sound it is ticking noise. Learn how to eliminate it on this page.
Will clogged furnace drain prevent furnace from working?
It depends were it got clogged – if it is inside of your furnace then yes, if it’s outside then no.
الدكت اي In Persian that means: any duct.
Yes, that’s right, for Iranians, as for anybody else, on this site, I have a lot of info about any ductwork installations.
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