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    Jan 12, 2010, 07:55 AM
    I live in central Fl. Our air return is near the floor. Is near the ceiling better?
    Which placement is better for air return, low or high? I live in central Fl so use air way more often than heat.
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    Jan 12, 2010, 12:22 PM
    High return for cooling and low for heating. Hot air goes UP and cold air FALLS.
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