Need advice on odd cold air return size

12-12-2009, 11:50 AM	#1
angrydot Newbie   Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 1	Need advice on odd cold air return size The opening for my cold air return is an odd size, 11 5/8 by 19 1/4. The height I can change because it is drywall, but the width is fixed between 2 studs. What would be the correct size return grill for this opening? 12x20 seems too wide and 10x20, or even 11x20, seems too narrow. TIA

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12-12-2009, 02:23 PM	#2
beenthere An old Tradesmen   Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: PA Posts: 18,619	Need advice on odd cold air return size 12X20 should be fine. As long as the screws can grab a hold of something.