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cold air return - wall or floor

10 years ago

For cold air return, should I use - wall or floor grates?

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klem1
10 years ago
Hmmm, I'd say floor gates on floor and wall grates on walls. Next !
mdln
Original Author
10 years ago
Sorry, guess I was not clear with my question.

Should I put cold air returns on the floor or on the wall?

Any advantage or disadvantage to either?
murffy
9 years ago
mdln,
Did you ever get a response to your question? What did you end up doing?
Thanks,

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