HVAC AIR INLET ASSEMBLIES AND METHODS

An HVAC system includes a blower assembly. An inlet assembly is fluidly upstream of the blower assembly and includes a first duct housing section and a second duct housing section. The first duct housing section includes a fresh inlet for receiving air from a fresh air source and a recirculation inlet for receiving air from a recirculated air source and a cylinder, which extends toward the blower assembly. The second duct housing section includes a second fresh inlet for receiving air from the fresh air source and a second recirculation inlet for receiving air from the recirculated air source, and the cylinder is received within the second duct housing section. A filter is fluidly downstream of the blower assembly.