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summertime2006

Sealing or insulating cold air returns?

19 years ago

I have been sealing up my heating and air conditioning ducts as well as I can.

I was wondering if it makes any difference in your energy efficiency to seal and or insulate your cold air return ducts?

Thanks

Jim

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