Thermo Pride Return Air Restriction or Undersized Duct

Furnace is very loud at the return grille, with whistling or roaring air noise.

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Possible Causes

Return grille too small, Filter too restrictive for Thermo Pride blower, Blocked return duct, Closed doors causing return starvation

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety First: Turn off power before changing filters or opening ductwork.

  • Use proper filter: Replace high-MERV restrictive filters with a filter type recommended by Thermo Pride or your installer.
  • Open doors: Keep interior doors open to allow air to return to the furnace.
  • Clear return grilles: Move furniture and objects away from return grilles.
  • Professional duct evaluation: If noise persists, a contractor may need to enlarge return ducts or add additional returns.
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Repair Difficulty

Easy 2/5

Required Part

Return Air Filter
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