First floor bedroom floor is cold/room is cold

8 years ago

We have an oversize ranch, the rooms are mostly warm (hot air system), however the master bedroom is cold and the floors are cold. Under the master bedroom the basement ceiling was insulated. No other room in the house was the basement ceiling insulated, should we remove the ceiling insulation and see if the bedroom floor will get warm? We have had the air ducts cleaned and warm air does come through into the master bedroom, but the room is still cold as compared to the rest of the house!

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randy427
8 years ago
How is the insulation in the ceiling? Also, do you leave the door open or have a return air duct in the room?
Steve J
8 years ago
Good questions form Randy. Also,

You could also try adjusting your vents to let less warm air into your other rooms, and max the vents out in your master bedroom to try and balance them out.

How are the windows in the master? Are they drafty or a potential cause for the colder room?

Do you have a ceiling fan in the master to help move the air around?
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worthy
8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago
Insulation in a basement or unvented crawl space belongs on the walls, not the ceiling, so start with that in any case.

Besides the other steps mentioned above, check the ductwork, sealing the joints with metal tape--no, not duct tape--and be sure that there are no disconnected ducts. If your master bed is at the end of a long run, a booster fan may help. Also, check the attic for proper insulation. Old style potlights are massive cold spots.