air return

Ceiling suction grille

An air return is the vent or duct in a heating or cooling system that draws air back to be reconditioned.

While supply vents blow air into a room, air returns pull it back toward the furnace or air handler: The air return is blocked by furniture.

Also called a return vent or cold air return.

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