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Well, from getting myself in deep and looking down the air return the best I could I have found the following. The air return does not use the entire space between the studs and does not go down the wall to the basement. In fact, I followed a cable line that was ran through and it appears...

No, haven't tried plugging it yet. I was told I need a return in any room or it would make the problem worse, meaning less heat. I'm not sure why that would be the case. I know heat rises and it is in theory suppose to pull it down slightly to evenly heat the room. But I don't see how...

Sorry, Some reason my attempt at making a quick diagram did turn out but I think you get the picture.

Well, I guess from what I hearing the lack of foam board or insulation between the siding and house is a problem just as I suspected. However, I don't know if its just no insulation down the return air portion or the entire side of the home. The house is 2 story with brick on the bottom floor...

Wow. 10 years! Yes, that is something there is pros and cons to. I live in Detroit area so I get both hot and cold seasons. The only other reason it would be worth it then would be the noise issue. Since the air return empties into an area of siding with no insulation, I hear everything...

Second story is not an addition. It is not connected to any other air returns, goes straight down the exterior wall through the studs. Would it be a good idea to pull the sheet metal from the joists in the basement where this return flows to, then sorta push up duct work the the way to the air...

Hello, After last years winter and working overtime to pay my heat bill, I have been looking for ways to improve my heating costs. I bought the home last October and am getting around to leak proofing my heating/cooling system. The home is a 2 story structure. The lower half is solid brick...