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    matuszak1993 Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Aug 26, 2010, 01:36 PM
    Can cold air returns be in the floor?
    We are taking out a wall between the livingroom and kitchen. Can the cold air return be put into the floor?
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    Aug 26, 2010, 03:23 PM

    Yes. Just make sure the return grill is sturdy enough to be walked on. Wall returns are ideal so things don't get dropped into return, but floor returns are allowed.
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    Aug 26, 2010, 05:00 PM

    Just like a hot air register can be in the floor. However, if you live where you mostly heat and rarely cool your hvac will be slightly less efficient than before.
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