I live an Masachusetts and my new to me house is now pouring a cold draft out of the return register from the 2nd floor AC. All the duct work is located in the attic. Is there anything I can do for the winter to stop this, short of a plastic bag taped to the ceiling for the winter? It rather annoying as it is right over our bed and the cold draft is giving me a headache at night.
Thanks.
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You can properly seal the ductwork.
Are the attic ducts insulated? If not, even air-sealing will not prevent the effect of cooled air within the ducts from falling into the living space.