{"id":1039,"date":"2021-12-20T11:00:42","date_gmt":"2021-12-20T16:00:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.resheatandair.com\/blog\/?p=1039"},"modified":"2021-12-20T07:49:00","modified_gmt":"2021-12-20T12:49:00","slug":"what-is-plenum-hvac-system","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.resheatandair.com\/blog\/hvac\/what-is-plenum-hvac-system\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is a Plenum in an HVAC System?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"handsome-young-man-looking-thoughtfully-at-isolated-white-background\"Your forced-air heating, air conditioning, and ventilation system use a network of ducts to move your conditioned air through your home. Most of the time, your ducted system is going to be comprised of sheet metal, but it can also be made of fiberglass or insulated plastic in some circumstances.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In any circumstance, it\u2019s important to understand that the heart of your home\u2019s HVAC system is the plenum. You might be surprised to hear this. It\u2019s a word that many people haven\u2019t heard before when it comes to HVAC services. Today, we\u2019re going to get into your supply plenum and let you know why this is important. It\u2019s important for your <\/span>air conditioning services<\/span><\/a> and your <\/span>heating services in Minnetonka<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What Is Supply Plenum?<\/span><\/h2>\n

So let\u2019s get into what a plenum is. A plenum is an air distribution box that\u2019s directly attached to the supply outlet of your HVAC system. It\u2019s in charge of bringing in, distributing, and removing air in your home.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

A plenum is a constant. It\u2019s something that\u2019s necessary and supposed to be in place to help you get the most from your home.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In the case of a supply plenum, your HVAC system has a blower that forces heated and cooled air into the supply plenum and from the plenum into the rooms in your home.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What Is Return Plenum?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Now let\u2019s focus on the return plenum. Your forced-air heating or air conditioning system also has return ducts. These return ducts connect to your home\u2019s HVAC equipment through an air collection box known as the return plenum.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

It works like this, your conditioned air (we\u2019ll go with heated air in this case) is blown out of your room\u2019s supply ducts. The air that\u2019s already been circulated through your space is then sucked up into the return ducts. This air is then collected in the return plenum and is drawn back into the HVAC equipment system at large. From here, it starts the process of being distributed into your room all over again.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Merits of Professional Service<\/span><\/h2>\n

Now that you understand the role of a plenum in your home\u2019s HVAC system, we want to talk about something else that is equally important in a home\u2014professional service.<\/span><\/p>\n

We\u2019re reaching one of the busiest times of the year right now. The holidays are here, the hustle and bustle of the new year is around the corner, and there are lots of people to see and things to do. We understand that if you have an HVAC concern, you might not want to carve out the time to have a professional address this in your home. This is when the idea of amateur work becomes all too appealing. Maybe your local handyperson has more availability than your local HVAC contractor. Maybe you\u2019ve found a DIY article or a video that gives you all the confidence in the world to do something on your own. We want to assure you that neither of these are good options. Professionals are the only ones who can do your home justice.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Contact Residential Heating and Air Conditioning to <\/b>schedule an appointment<\/b><\/a> with our team today. Feel the Difference.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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