Plug Vents?

Larry in Elkins Park

Thanks--that sounds like a good reason to do this. The compnay that did this (it's their specialty) said they tell owners not to plug vents because they will probably forget to get all the plugs out and if more than 3 ducts are plugged there are majotrproblems in operation.
BTW--how did you fix my typo in the topic line? I could not find the way.

Larry in Elkins Park

Plug Vents?

I have a question for the experts, looking for opinions.
I have a 3 story twin, tall ceilings, steam. Here about 1 1/2 years. Last year we had a Space-Pak Hi-Velocity AC installed. For this winter I plugged all 31 vents with their covers, and also secured the main return. I undid this all yesterday. This as you can guess is a major PITA (more so plugging them) what with my 10 foot plus ceilings and the vents out of the way.
So my question is--am I getting any appreciable savings by not having my heated air ging all through the ducts and the air handler? For what it's worth, I have really good air-flow of my heat through the house and no need to run the AC fan to help out.
Thanks

Lyle C

Pluging Vents

I've only installed one space pac system . I was told the reason for pluging the vents was to stop condensation and mold growth during the winter months.

Larry in Elkins Park

Plug Vents

Thanks--that sounds like a good reason to do this. The compnay that did this (it's their specialty) said they tell owners not to plug vents because they will probably forget to get all the plugs out and if more than 3 ducts are plugged there are major problems in operation.
BTW--how did you fix my typo in the topic line? I could not find the way.

Lyle C

error

Sorry it wasn't me that fixed the typo .