How to allow air flow to return vent in a bedroom when door is closed?





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Lilly on Jun 24, 2018
The first option is to move that return air vent if at all possible. Second option, take the bedroom door down, buy an attractive large grille cover, brass preferably, as they are lovely patterned, and have it cut to fit in the bottom of the door. As it’s in the bottom of the door, there is not that much loss of privacy. The air will pull thru the grille. But like I say, it is a second option, if moving it is not possible for you. I have seen this used in older homes.Helpful Reply -
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Lana Hassell on Jun 24, 2018
You will probably have to put a grille cover on each side of the door,with a frame around it, because the door is probably a hollow core door. We did this to our bedroom door once. It works.Helpful Reply -
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2dogal on Jun 24, 2018
Yes - what Lana said.Helpful Reply -
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Smiley Rodriguez on Jun 24, 2018
yes I agree with Lana or buy doors with built in vents on the bottom.Helpful Reply -
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Wra33658587 on Jun 24, 2018
a door vent is easiest and cheapestHelpful Reply -
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Lisa S. on Jun 24, 2018
Typically there is a return duct in every room, plus the hallway.Helpful Reply -
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William on Jul 10, 2018
If there is wall space above the door, install grills on both sides of the wall. This way the door isn't compromised.Helpful Reply -
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