Does Closing Vents Reduce Heating Costs? HVAC Experts Say That This Common Method Could Be Working Against You

A cozy living room with burgundy walls, mismatched upholstered furniture, a large grey velvet rug, brown wooden coffee table, and fire burning in a stone fireplace with tall tapered candles burning on the mantelpiece above.

As temperatures plummet in the winter, heating bills start to climb – and there are plenty of tips and tricks that promise to keep costs at bay. I've long held the belief that closing heating vents in certain rooms can save me money, but experts say it isn't quite as simple as it sounds.

If you spend most of your time in your living room, kitchen, and bedroom, it's only natural to assume that shutting off the heating in other parts of your home will lower your heating costs. According to HVAC technicians, however, closing vents can actually expend more energy – and cost you more in the long run.