What if you could take all that cold comfortable air that lingers in your basement and send it to the upstairs? Sound difficult? Well Its easier than you think. By adding a return-air intake on the lowest level of your home, you can save some money on your electric bill, as well as make your basement comfortable again.

Much of the air used to cool your home sinks to the lowest level. Also, because the soil underground stays relatively cool through the summer months, alot of cool air can become trapped there. By tapping into the air "intake" of your forced air furnace or air handler, that "free" cool air can now be dispersed throughout the rest of your home.

Keep in mind that there are some things to consider.

First of all, if you have appliances nearby that need to draft properly such as a gas furnace or water heater, you could get into trouble by drawing in air to close to them.

Also, if the new intake is not properly sized it wont work properly and could cause diminished circulation to the upstairs. Check your local codes or if your not sure, have a Repairmax professional come out!