sanrico
New Member
Hi all, I have a 2,000 square-foot ranch-style home in a dry climate (New Mexico). The furnace is gas (Bryant Plus 90) and located in the garage.
There are two fresh-air returns: one in the hallway about 30 feet from the furnace, and one in the living room just on the other side of the wall where the furnace is located.
The furnace heats well, but it's pretty loud and when it kicks in, the fresh-air return in the living room makes a lot of noise, nearly drowning out the television and conversation. There have been times when we are watching a movie when the furnace is too loud, so I put a piece of cardboard in front of it to quiet it down a little. I figured that it can draw from the other return just for that short period of time.
My question: Can the fresh air return in the living room be moved to the garage space? I don't know if the colder air will make my heater less efficient, or if I'm violating some sort of code.
Thank you in advance for your input!
There are two fresh-air returns: one in the hallway about 30 feet from the furnace, and one in the living room just on the other side of the wall where the furnace is located.
The furnace heats well, but it's pretty loud and when it kicks in, the fresh-air return in the living room makes a lot of noise, nearly drowning out the television and conversation. There have been times when we are watching a movie when the furnace is too loud, so I put a piece of cardboard in front of it to quiet it down a little. I figured that it can draw from the other return just for that short period of time.
My question: Can the fresh air return in the living room be moved to the garage space? I don't know if the colder air will make my heater less efficient, or if I'm violating some sort of code.
Thank you in advance for your input!