Winter Tip: Leave Doors Open or Closed? The Truth May Shift
• Closing doors to unused rooms can disrupt airflow and make your HVAC system work harder, increasing energy costs.
• Keeping interior doors open or slightly cracked helps maintain balanced temperatures and efficient heating.
• Improve winter heating efficiency by sealing drafts, adding insulation, and considering zoning systems.
Debate on saving heating costs during winter
Winter is here, and with it comes the annual debate: should you keep doors open or closed to unused rooms in your home to save on heating costs? It's a common assumption that closing off these rooms will conserve energy, but the truth is more nuanced and often shifts depending on your home's heating system and insulation.
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