HVAC Floor Registers vs Wall Registers: Which is Better?
December 30, 2016 | 3:15 pm
Which is better – HVAC supply registers on the floor or in the ceiling?
- Neither is “better” per se. The optimal placement of HVAC supply registers in your home or building depends upon the building’s design and your unique comfort needs.
What is the difference between HVAC supply registers in the floor vs the ceiling?
- Taking into consideration the cubic feet per minute of air needed for the room to maintain a comfortable temperature and the throw or coverage of the area. Either type of register (ceiling or floor) can be used for this as long as the need for the area or room is matched.
What is the difference between supply registers and return registers?
- Supply registers are the vents that deliver warm or cool air from your central heating/cooling system to each room. Return registers pull air back into the central heating/cooling system.
What is causing temperature imbalances in my home?
- This is due to natural convection and in no way reflects the type of supply register installed. If a supply register is sized properly and installed in the correct position, it should provide excellent comfort and efficiency.
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In conclusion, no matter which type of supply register is used, if it is sized properly and installed in the correct position, it should provide excellent comfort and efficiency.
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