I've got a two-story house with the thermostat located upstairs, and I've noticed a temperature difference of about 5-10 degrees between the upstairs and downstairs during both summer and winter. I know heat tends to rise, so I'm considering some solutions. There's a spot in an upstairs closet that connects to the ceiling below, and I'm thinking of adding a duct system to draw hot air from the top and blow it downstairs to help equalize the temperature. I found a fan rated at 2850 m³/h (1677 CFM) and I want to know if I'm on the right track with this idea.
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Your idea could work, but have you checked your HVAC system? Adding more return vents in the upstairs rooms might do a better job of balancing out the heat. It’s worth looking into!
Before diving into all that, check the insulation in your attic. Often, blown-in insulation can be poorly applied or damaged. Making sure that’s up to par could really help with temperature regulation.
Good point! I’m sure my insulation is lacking. The house is a double-wide modular and the previous owner put a new roof over it, so I bet there’s not much insulation there. I’m actually considering getting insulation foam quotes soon.
Your concept isn't bad, but just a heads up: make sure any electrical devices you use have proper safety certifications like UL or ETL. Personally, I recommend AC Infinity fans for effective air circulation.
Yeah, I hear you—my furnace is in a drywall room in the basement, and adding vents would be tough. But I have another part of the basement with suspended tiles where it’s easy to put in a transfer vent.