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Supply Vent Myth
A myth many people believe is that they can close off some of
their supply registers and save money. This may be true if you
only close off less than ten percent. The system installed in your
home is designed for a certain amount of airflow. If this airflow
is restricted in any way it causes the system to function improperly
and could cause system failure. This myth most likely goes back to the early days when people would close off most of their large home in the winter to save on coal and wood useage. Todays modern systems are designed specifically for a certain amount of airflow and if you restrict that airflow, whether it be by a dirty filter or closing off supply vents, problems will occur. Open those supply vents, closing too
many off is the same as a dirty or restricted filter.
