How To Run Air Conditioner With Vent Open
In addition to the vents found in central air-conditioning units and those found on window AC units, both types of systems also have vents that can be opened to either increase air circulation or draw in fresh air.
These vents should only be opened when more air circulation is needed, or in the case of window AC units, when fresh air is needed.
Opening the vents from time to time can reduce stale air in the building.
How to Run Air Conditioner With Vent Open
Turn on air conditioner
Turn on the air conditioner. Verify that the settings are set to, Cool, and, High. Allow the unit to run until the room is cool.
Locate Open or Close Vent
Locate Open or Close Vent, control. Depending on the make and model of the AC the control may be a button, sliding lever or pull-out lever.
Press control button
Press the control button, slide the lever, or pull the lever to open the vent.
You may see a partial opening to the outside visible through the inside vents indicating the vent is now open.
Locate the various cool air vents throughout the building.
Adjust the sliding knob, wheel, or lever until the vent slats open increasing the air flow.
If the air flow is weak proceed to Step 2.
Locate the intake recirculation vents throughout the building.
Often these vents are located on the floor or near the floor.
They may be larger than the cool air vents.
The recirculation vents do not push out cool air and can be identified by the lack of air blowing out of them.
Locate the various cool air vents throughout the building.
Adjust the sliding knob, wheel, or lever until the vent slats open increasing the air flow.
If the air flow is weak proceed to Step 2.
Locate the intake recirculation vents throughout the building.
Often these vents are located on the floor or near the floor.
They may be larger than the cool air vents.
The recirculation vents do not push out cool air and can be identified by the lack of air blowing out of them.