Hi all-
Not sure if this the correct place for this, but here I go.
This past summer while in the national parks, I notice a large draft coming from underneath the “coffee bar” section of drawers. A/c was on and it was pulling a lot of warm air from this area. Later, when the temps dropped, we turned on the furnace, and I found cold air coming in from the same area. I removed the drawers and found an open section of wall board that separates the kitchen area from the master bath. Approx. 10” x 17” opening. You could see inside the belly and saw pipes, wires, etc.
I wondered if this was an access “hole” for repairs? Air return? But it made no sense to me that it would bring in such large amounts of outside air when HVAC was running. Sort of like trying to cool/ heat the outdoors! So, I taped it shut with a piece of luan paneling and no more air drafts.
Anybody run into this? Was this a factory “oops” or does it have a purpose?
As always, I appreciate all comments.
Cheers!
Papaz
Not sure if this the correct place for this, but here I go.
This past summer while in the national parks, I notice a large draft coming from underneath the “coffee bar” section of drawers. A/c was on and it was pulling a lot of warm air from this area. Later, when the temps dropped, we turned on the furnace, and I found cold air coming in from the same area. I removed the drawers and found an open section of wall board that separates the kitchen area from the master bath. Approx. 10” x 17” opening. You could see inside the belly and saw pipes, wires, etc.
I wondered if this was an access “hole” for repairs? Air return? But it made no sense to me that it would bring in such large amounts of outside air when HVAC was running. Sort of like trying to cool/ heat the outdoors! So, I taped it shut with a piece of luan paneling and no more air drafts.
Anybody run into this? Was this a factory “oops” or does it have a purpose?
As always, I appreciate all comments.
Cheers!
Papaz