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Floor vents open vs closed in unused rooms
Posted: Thu Dec 20, 2007 3:26 pm
by larryp
Is it more energy efficient to close or partially close the floor vents in rooms when they are not in use? Thanks all, Larry
RE: Floor vents open vs closed in unused rooms
Posted: Thu Dec 20, 2007 4:27 pm
by Robert
No, in a MH especially, leave all registers open completely.
Closing, even partially, changes static pressures in ductwork and in a MH, can damage unit.
Also, walls are thin with little to no insulation in a MH. Warm air in a used and heated room will migrate through the walls to the colder unused rooms.
Hot flows to Cold at all times., keeping rooms even in temps helps balance home temp.
Thanks,
Robert
RE: Floor vents open vs closed in unused rooms
Posted: Fri Dec 21, 2007 9:25 am
by larryp
Robert, Thanks for your answer. I'll leave them open. Merry Christmas, Happy New Year. Larry
RE: Floor vents open vs closed in unused rooms
Posted: Fri Dec 21, 2007 9:57 am
by Robert
Hi Larry,
You're very welcome. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and yours also .
Take care and best wishes,
Robert