Return Air Duct Filled With Water

Martin holladay editor of green building advisor responds.

Return air duct filled with water.

This pulls the air across your body. Water condensation is collecting inside of return air duct about 6 8 feet from filter grille. You can fill the canal with gravel so water can move easily and can even cover the top with sod to conceal it from the rest of your lawn. 3 seal off unused a c ducts.

The idea is to direct the water flowing under the top soil into the canal instead of having it leak into your air duct. The system ia a ruud silhouette ii gas furnance located in attic which supplies a bonus room and bath over a garage with stairwell leading down into first floor of. When water vapor laden air cools to a low enough temperature it condenses forming liquid water. The return air vent openings need to be on the opposite side of the room so the conditioned air is pulled across the room.

Once you determine these systems are working well run a dehumidifier in the area where your air ducts are collecting water. This will reduce moisture in the air and prevent condensation in ductwork. This is where the water is supposed to exit. Having the fan circulate warm air through the duct system can reduce the.

The first is to keep your ducts. If the supply ducts are high or in the ceiling then the return air ducts or grills should be low on. If the supply ducts are in the floor then the return air should be located up high. There are two possible ways to solve this problem.

Also lots of cold air is coming thru return grille and travels down into main area.