Air Conditioning 101: What Does an Air Conditioner Vent Do?

Air conditioners work in two ways: they create cool air that is redirected into the room, and it pumps the hot air outside, causing the room temperature to drop significantly. Air passes through the air conditioner vent, which is an essential part of the HVAC system as it relieves the pressure inside the room, and filters out debris.Whether you have a portable air conditioner, or a wall-mounted unit, the exhaust air in your room has to go somewhere! In this article, we take a look at what an air conditioner vent is, and how it helps balance the indoor air quality in your room.What is an Air Conditioner Vent?An air conditioner vent is a small opening located at the face, and back of your air conditioner. The exhaust vent is responsible for expelling the warm air outside, while the indoor vents are responsible for filtering out the air, and redirecting cooled air into the room. In a duct system, the air conditioner vents may be connected, and routed throughout the home.In portable air co...