Looking for advice: I have realized in my new home, the intake for the HVAC system is routed to the fireplace. I'm haveing a new fireplace put in and want to remove the bulky duct work on the basement ceiling. Should I just remove the duct work and add a vent the pulls in air from the basement,(since the basement will be finished in 6 months? Or should I have the duct work rerouted to take in air from the the upstairs? Attached is a picture to give a visual of what it currently looks like.
