More Hot Air In Basement?

[SkunkedAgain]

Problem is for me that there is only one heat duct/damper in the basement. It would be tough for me to force all of that air through the one duct.

I think that I've decided to go with baseboard heat and a sub panel. It's the best solution for my use. We have a pretty low electric bill as it is so I'm not too concerned.

We are also looking into the possibility of a pocket door. There is one way that it could work at the top of our stairs.

[cavalierowner]

Problem is for me that there is only one heat duct/damper in the basement. It would be tough for me to force all of that air through the one duct.

You're absolutely right, you have to have the proper amount of air flow for my method to work. Glad you've found a workable solution.

[Scott K]

I had the same problem, I added 1 duct, helped some, but like was said, on warmer days, it would be cold down stairs, so I put a door at the bottom of the steps, this helped a lot. The past fall I added 1 6 foot base board heater with a thermostat. This has totally eliminated my cold issue down stairs, and I am actually saving money, because I turn the main heater down more in the house, since I dont have to worry about trying to heat the basement. I would say the electric heater added about $10-20 per month to my electric bill, but I am saving more then that on my gas bill each month, and the entire house is comfortable now.