Should You Close the Air Vents in Rooms You Don't Use

Cool Talk with Hartzell's | Your HVAC Questions, Answered! · Jul 21, 2026 · 19m · transcript

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One of the most common money-saving tips you hear is to close the vents in rooms you do not use. It sounds obvious, but it is one of the biggest myths in my trade, and it can actually make your system work harder, run less efficiently, and even freeze up or wear out early. In this episode I explain how your HVAC is one balanced loop sized for the whole house, what closing vents really does to the pressure in your ducts, and the right way to control comfort room by room. Call 405-375-4822 or book at hartzellsheatair.com. More episodes: https://hartzellsheatair.com/podcast/…