What Is a Baffle Hvac

The baffle is a piece of metal slightly smaller than the diameter of the duct. The baffle controls how much air is pushed through the HVAC system. Baffles are designed to be adjustable, allowing greater air flow control and balance.

Is a baffle a damper?

Dampers are baffles controlled by electric motors that permit or block airflow inside the ductwork. Sounds similar to Smart Vents, we know, but unlike Smart Vents, dampers are invasive, meaning they are installed inside of your ducts, rather than at the supply vents.

Do all HVAC systems have dampers?

Typically in most homes, your HVAC dampers are located in the main supply trunks. … Some homes have no dampers at all. Hopefully most homes have a damper in each one of the supply ducts. Your home may have a supply duct go to the right and you might have one go to the left off of your furnace.