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Why Closing Vents in Unused Rooms Is Making Your AC Work Harder (And What to Do Instead)

Closing vents in spare bedrooms seems like a smart way to save energy, but it actually increases pressure in your duct system and forces your AC to work harder. Here is what building science says you should do instead to actually lower your cooling bills.

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Why Closing Vents in Unused Rooms Is Making Your AC Work Harder

Closing vents to save energy seems logical, but it actually increases static pressure in your duct system and forces your AC to work harder. Learn how to balance airflow properly and cut cooling costs by up to 20% without touching those vent levers.

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