*Love this unit! Using upstairs in my sons bedroom **Fastly.Cool** and he’s finally able to be comfortable upstairs without me freezing downstairs. Works for more sqft than expected!*
Nice tip David....My entire grill that houses my 18X30" filter has pulled away from being flush with the wall and I'm not sure what the 2.25" screws were actually screwed into, drywall perhaps? If they were screwed into wood framing I don't think it would have pulled away. So from a Pro's perspective, what do you think the right fix would be for a homeowner to make?? Any advice from anyone who knows what they are talking about is welcome. Thank you,
Really enjoy your videos. Thank you for posting them. It looks like the hole for the return grill is (just guessing) 20 x 20, but the hole on the other side of the wall (where the air handler is) is much smaller because the stand did not raise the air handler as high as the return opening was cut. Was the correct return size less than 20 x 20, but you just used a larger 20 x 20 grill? ....or is the return undersized now?
I have a cold air return that's 18×18×1. I got tired of buying filters so I purchased filters 2 metal filters. They fit so tight I can't close the door. Help what can I do?
Thank You, @geothermalbattery, I always enjoy sharing tricks of the trade. If you know any that could help me please share as well! I appreciate you watching my videos!
First, why did you leave the stud? Why not cut it and install headers? You already had the drywall cut and the header install would have taken 15 mins. Maybe you left the stud in for support but, I later saw that you trimmed the stud to accommodate the return cover. What sense is that, why not snip the return cover to fit over the stud? Maybe focus less on clothes hanger hacks and more on the basics.
Can't you accomplish this without having to cut into the 2x4 stud ? PART 6Cutting and Notching of Wood Stud wallsSection 91.2308.9.10BIn exterior walls and bearing partitions, any wood stud may be cut or notched to a depth not exceeding 25 percent of its width. Cutting or notching of studs to a depth not greater than 40 percent of the width of the stud is permitted in nonbearing partitions supporting no loads other than the weight of the partition. Remember that the depth of the notch is determined by the cut made by the saw and not just the depth of material removed in the notch.
A 3 tonne unit, you are pushing like 1200 CFM's, so I am guessing that you need to return twice as much. You should plan to retun 2400 cfm of air. at a minimum, I think that a 16 x 25 opening would be sufficient. That may be equivalent to just over 2 16" returns should be sufficient.
What was the point of this? Why not just cut the return from the outside? It's obvious that this didn't help because the coat hanger bits bent while going through the wall making the hole out of square? It just seems like a huge waste of time.
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*Love this unit! Using upstairs in my sons bedroom **Fastly.Cool** and he’s finally able to be comfortable upstairs without me freezing downstairs. Works for more sqft than expected!*
Hey David. Brings back memories. We did a lot of old work/remodeling Installations. Spot the registers, returns, ect... The old coat hanger TRICK !
Love it! I was dreading having to cut the 2x4 and then framing it. Looks good; no one will know; and it won't matter in the long run to leave the 2x4.
yes I was able to play it all the way through ....good job dave .
love all your videos when i find them.
Harbor freight has long drills and use a speed square or level to make sure it goes straight through
I absolutely love it when I learn methods I had never considered! Great video.
I hope you find this video helpful...thanks for watching from Jones Air Conditioning & Electric in Naples, FL!
I am glad you used that sealant paste.
I was able to view all of it this time. This was a nice instructional video.
Thank you. Nice trick with the clothes hangers.
Nice tip David....My entire grill that houses my 18X30" filter has pulled away from being flush with the wall and I'm not sure what the 2.25" screws were actually screwed into, drywall perhaps? If they were screwed into wood framing I don't think it would have pulled away. So from a Pro's perspective, what do you think the right fix would be for a homeowner to make?? Any advice from anyone who knows what they are talking about is welcome. Thank you,
Did you find a solution? This is happening to me as well.
Really enjoy your videos. Thank you for posting them.
It looks like the hole for the return grill is (just guessing) 20 x 20, but the hole on the other side of the wall (where the air handler is) is much smaller because the stand did not raise the air handler as high as the return opening was cut.
Was the correct return size less than 20 x 20, but you just used a larger 20 x 20 grill?
....or is the return undersized now?
I Love You David Jones You Make Good Air Conditioning
Very informative advice on return duct..
You can buy drill bit 12" long at Home Depot or Lowes.
Hello! May I ask what material you used to fill along the bottom , that looks like clay or putty kind of? It is gray colored. Please and thank you!
Thanks Steven, I am always here to help. Let me know if you ever have any ideas for topics! Always appreciate your feedback
I like that!
How do you filter that return? I guess it's in the grill?
Video played all the way thru for me, Thanks for an informative video. Can you come to Indiana & install an upgrade for me? LOL Great job!
I have a cold air return that's 18×18×1. I got tired of buying filters so I purchased filters 2 metal filters. They fit so tight I can't close the door. Help what can I do?
Can you install air-filter behind the grill?
why not frame the opening with 2x4/stud? also, why ductboard and not insulated ductwork? or lined ductwork?
Thank You, @geothermalbattery, I always enjoy sharing tricks of the trade. If you know any that could help me please share as well! I appreciate you watching my videos!
First, why did you leave the stud? Why not cut it and install headers? You already had the drywall cut and the header install would have taken 15 mins. Maybe you left the stud in for support but, I later saw that you trimmed the stud to accommodate the return cover. What sense is that, why not snip the return cover to fit over the stud? Maybe focus less on clothes hanger hacks and more on the basics.
Quick question: How come that return dues not have a filter?
just showing how to install
Just showing how to install one
need to make sure you have a filter and put a clean one every month thanks for watching
Do I need a filter behind the grill in the living room? For so many years, I have not seen any filter since I bought my house?
I only have plastic hangers
Can't you accomplish this without having to cut into the 2x4 stud ?
PART 6Cutting and Notching of Wood Stud wallsSection 91.2308.9.10BIn exterior walls and bearing partitions, any wood stud may be cut or notched to a depth not exceeding 25 percent of its width. Cutting or notching of studs to a depth not greater than 40 percent of the width of the stud is permitted in nonbearing partitions supporting no loads other than the weight of the partition. Remember that the depth of the notch is determined by the cut made by the saw and not just the depth of material removed in the notch.
one of my return air upstairs in the master bedroom does not suck return air ... what to do
make sure duct work is not loose..
what size of return plenum would you need for 3 ton?
A 3 tonne unit, you are pushing like 1200 CFM's, so I am guessing that you need to return twice as much. You should plan to retun 2400 cfm of air. at a minimum, I think that a 16 x 25 opening would be sufficient. That may be equivalent to just over 2 16" returns should be sufficient.
Or you could cut one side out first and then match the other side to your cut side. JMHO!!!
David what's the brand name for that stand? Nice video thank you.
This video shuts off at 1:37. Is it just my computer?
I would not believe you could drill straight all the way to the other side.
You are screwing the vent grille into the 1/2" drywall? You no not have a 2x4 frame.
We tested the video and it seems to play all the way through. Let me know if you were able to play it.
What was the point of this? Why not just cut the return from the outside? It's obvious that this didn't help because the coat hanger bits bent while going through the wall making the hole out of square? It just seems like a huge waste of time.
no way thats accurate. It's probably good starting point but still measure on the other side.
Wait you left the pooky in there.
Oh wow come one people i know its a life hack but come on know lmao
it's all fun and games till you hit a live wire :o maybe use some gloves for safety?