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    bigred_1 Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Nov 17, 2008, 11:53 AM
    Return air vents
    I have 2 return air vents, 1 on the floor that will open and close and on about 4 inches from celing. The bottom vent should be open or closed fro heating?
    Thanks for your help
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    Nov 19, 2008, 07:28 PM

    Open because you want the cooler
    Air at floor level to get sucked into the system

    And leave the warm air in the room

    And close it for ac operation to suck the warm air off the ceiling
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    Nov 19, 2008, 07:35 PM

    Check out this thread from several days ago. https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/heatin...me-281257.html
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