To acheive proper air circulation & to keep the a/c bill as low as possible
2007-09-02 09:05:59 · 6 answers · asked by pickle destroyer 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
there never should be anything in front of it ...keep it clear`of all obstructions....never put any kind of furniture in front of it
2007-09-02 09:24:26 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You need enough room to allow the volume of air to move back to the air handler. If you have a 16x20 return grille, keep the objects far enough away so that the space is equal to 16 x 20 inches.
It is best to not have anything blocking the return, of course.
2007-09-02 16:40:45 · answer #2 · answered by OrakTheBold 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your return air grill should be unimcumbered
if its blocked i.e. a bookcase,coatrack,poster etc. it will starve the evaporator of air and cause it to ice up (same principle with keeping a clean filter)
2007-09-02 16:36:57 · answer #3 · answered by TnA Inc. 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Keep things at least a foot out from the grille. It is best if nothing is in front but with a foot you should get enough airflow.
2007-09-02 16:39:19 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
My furniture is about 6 or 7 inches away
2007-09-02 16:17:47 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
as much as possible the return air should not have any blockage.
2007-09-06 14:34:12 · answer #6 · answered by luka 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋