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Old 09-24-2008, 02:16 PM   #1
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Default Ventilation System: Duct Insulation

Should the cold air return ducts be insulated as well as the warm air ducts on my forced air furnace system?
 
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No, insulating the cold air ducts is not necessary for saving energy since the air in them is at room temperature.
 
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