For your home’s heating and air conditioning to run properly, efficiently heating and cooling the home, it is important that you have proper register placement throughout the rooms. There are three different register locations for a room. These include the popular floor register, ceiling register, and wall register. Floor registers are most frequently seen in New England homes because they are known for their efficient heating as they allow the warm air to rise and effectively heat the room. Ceiling registers are excellent at efficiently cooling a room. Wall registers do a good job of improving air circulation in the room.
Advantages and Disadvantages to Each Type of Register Placement
Reducing your heating bill is a top reason those installing an HVAC system in a new home choose the floor register placement. While this can reduce your heating bill when properly positioned, there are some disadvantages to floor placement of registers. One of the biggest drawbacks is the amount of dust and debris that can collect on the register. When this isn’t kept properly cleaned, this dust and debris can circulate through the air via the heating and air conditioning system. Floor registers can also limit furniture placement, as you want to take care not to block the register and restrict the airflow.
Ceiling registers are typically seen in warmer climates because of their excellent cooling efficiency. These registers do still require cleaning, which can be a challenge in rooms with higher ceilings. Wall registers can be installed higher on the wall for cooling efficiency or lower for more efficient heating of the home. Since the air blows straight across the room with a wall register, the air circulation is greatly enhanced. The position of these registers makes them highly visible, which some homeowners consider to be an eyesore. Like floor registers, it is important to make sure there is not furniture placed directly in front of the wall registers that could impede air flow. The ductwork when using wall registers is often more complex, which can make cleaning and making any necessary repairs a challenge.
Just as important as the type of register placement for your home, is that these are placed strategically throughout the room to enable the most efficient heating and cooling possible. A professional HVAC contractor can help you decide what type of register is best for your heating and air conditioning design, as well as where to strategically place these registers. While most New Englanders opt for floor placement of their registers for its heating efficiency, it is important to keep in mind that there are other options.
