It’s cold! Time to shut off unused heating vents?
Here’s something we all agree on: Closing or blocking heating vents in unused rooms saves energy, because you’re not wasting it on a room that you’re not occupying, and the air gets redirected to the rest of the house, which makes it easier to heat your house and lowers your bill. Except for one thing: It isn’t true. A 2003 study by a long-time government scientist who studies ventilation issues is often cited to bust this myth. Its conclusions? “The …
