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TomTurkey
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I replaced an oil furnace with a gas furnace. When I needed to replace the A/C, the 2nd vendor said the fan was on high and would burn out in 5 years. He relocated the furnace to a central position that balanced the air flow. I really needed to replace the ductwork anyway. Long-term decision. Some are more savvy and knowledgeable than others. The recommendation could produce more efficiency. IDK. Just my experience. My return upstairs is 14×30 and the 2 downstairs are 12×20. ** Edited by TomTurkey at 5/24/2023, 10:05:42 AM
Posted: 05/24/2023 at 10:00 AM ET
(In response to this post by JoesterVT)

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OK...I mentioned last week that I'm in the market for a new HVAC system
JoesterVT 05/24/23 09:49 AM ET
We had another intake added and it seemed to help
pburg_hokie 05/24/23 11:35 AM ET
If you only have a single 12x24 return, that seems awful small
Tafkam Hokie 05/24/23 10:11 AM ET
I think we're about 1400sf**
JoesterVT 05/24/23 10:14 AM ET
Using some back-of-the-envelope rough estimates
Tafkam Hokie 05/24/23 11:38 AM ET
Thanks for this info!**
JoesterVT 05/24/23 12:13 PM ET
The cost is negligible in the long-term.
TomTurkey 05/24/23 10:19 AM ET
Opinions and options vary
TomTurkey 05/24/23 10:00 AM ET
HVAC
OFHokie 05/24/23 09:56 AM ET