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Which handheld tool measures the speed of air coming out of your vents to check CFM?

Which handheld tool measures the speed of air coming out of your vents to check CFM?

Explanation

An anemometer measures air velocity (often in feet-per-minute or meters-per-second). Multiplying this reading by the surface area of your register vent tells you the exact CFM (cubic feet per minute) of airflow, helping isolate duct blockages.