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Asked by: Karry Wolfenthal
home and garden indoor environmental qualityIs it okay to close AC vents?
Similarly, you may ask, should AC vents be open or closed?
Your AC vents should always be open. Because closing AC vents: Increases energy bills. Makes you uncomfortable. Damages your AC system.
Correspondingly, is it OK to cover air vents?
You could mess with the air flow. Just because you cover the vent, it doesn't mean your HVAC system knows that. It will keep pushing air to those vents, and if they're closed, you could cause a buildup of air pressure and insufficient airflow which could damage your system.
Open All the Air Vents in Your Home By opening the vents, you will reduce pressure buildup, heat buildup, and an imbalanced circulation of air. You may also want to have your air ducts or furnace cleaned to ensure that the air is flowing properly through your home.