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Trying to manage the temperatures and energy costs in your house can be difficult. There’s one tactic many homeowners attempt to try to come to a solution—closing the vents. Whether you are trying to push cooler air to different spaces or looking for ways to lower your monthly energy bills, closing vents might seem like a good option.

But you might want to reconsider.

According to ENERGY STAR, while you could feel some difference in your home, closing the vents could potentially be harmful. It can make your system work harder than it needs to, or the air will find another way out, like through leaky air ducts.

Closing vents also doesn’t benefit energy efficiency. Your system is still going to work hard to push that same amount of air out, so it could actually increase your energy costs. Keep in mind that every space and situation is different. If you have questions, you can contact a qualified contractor to take a look.

However, you’re in luck! There are other solutions to help you manage temps in your home. Here are a couple products that we recommend:

  • Zoning Systems – This is a great solution if you have multiple stories or a bigger home. The zoning systems lets you identify sections or areas of the home and set different temperatures to help maintain home comfort. This also helps with monthly costs, because you won’t be heating or cooling areas of the home that aren’t occupied.
  • Mini-Split Systems – If you’ve added an extra room or space that doesn’t allow you to extend your ductwork, mini-split systems can bring the additional heating or cooling you need. Even better, installation is pretty easy. The only components required are an interior unit on an exterior wall and an outdoor condenser unit.

If you are having challengings keeping your whole house at a comfortable temperature in Abilene, give Abilene Air-Tech Inc a ring. Our team can help assess the situation. You can also arrange an appointment with us online. We’ll walk you through your solutions and discuss the best path to meet your home comfort needs!

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