Should You Leave Air Vents Opened or Closed? - 1431 A/C & Heating

Air vents are an important part of your home’s heating, ventilation and cooling (HVAC) system. All centralized HVAC systems have air vents.When running the AC or heat, air will flow into and out of the vents. While closing some of the air vents may sound harmless, though, it can pose several problems.Duct LeaksClosed air vents can lead to duct leaks. Ducts are the passages that carry conditioned air to your home’s rooms and spaces.Your HVAC system will warm or cool the air, after which the conditioned air will travel through the ducts before being expelled out the supply vents.If the supply vents are closed, pressure will build up inside the ducts, potentially causing it to rupture and leak.Uneven TemperaturesYou may notice uneven temperatures inside your home if you close the air vents.During the summer, the rooms or spaces with closed air vents may feel noticeably warmer than those with open vents. During the winter, conversely, these rooms or spaces may feel cooler. For consistent i...