The winter season can prove demanding for your heating and air units since they’re working around the clock to ensure your home remains comfortable throughout the season. There always comes the point that some homeowners try small tricks to save energy such as closing vents in unused rooms in an effort to channel the heat into the spaces that family members are located. In this post, American Refrigeration Heating and Air Conditioning Inc, a top heating and air conditioning service expert, shares if it’s wise to do so.
It’s a Bad Idea in the Winter
When you close the air vents in unused areas of your home, these rooms become very cold, which brings the overall temperature of your home to an even colder level. Unfortunately, some thermostats aren’t designed to detect these differences in temperatures. This means that, despite your best efforts at reducing heating costs, your heating system will still try to heat the entire house.
Your heating and air unit will work even harder to raise the temperature in every part of your home. This defeats the purpose of closing the vents in the first place, which is to reduce overall utility expenses at the end of the month. Since your HVAC system is designed to modulate the temperature of the entire house, the pressure due to the closed vents can wear down your ducts and pipes. In the long run, this can damage your ducts and HVAC system.
What Can You Do Instead?
Since closing the vents won’t help reduce your monthly heating expenses, you can shift to traditional energy efficiency practices instead. Here are some actions to take note of:
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Inspect for leaks in the attic and around the ducts, plumbing, windows and doors.
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Add weatherstripping to your windows.
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Apply new caulking to your windows and doors.
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Install thermal insulating curtains.
Here at American Refrigeration Heating and Air Conditioning Co., Inc., you can count on us for your residential and commercial HVAC needs. We offer superior heating and cooling services to satisfy your needs. Call us at (662) 895-7204 or fill out our contact form to get a free quote.
