ok to block vent

[bobbit]

I have no gas fire just radiators, I have a terrible draught coming though vent in living room is it ok to block just during the cold spell....

 

[Burnerman]

These vents were there to serve either an open fire or perhaps a gas fire with a back boiler which drew their combustion air from inside the room.
If these appliances are no longer there, the vent can go.
John

 

[bobbit]

cheers for that, the property did have a back boiler and gas fire originally.

 

[foxhole]

Too little ventilation can lead to damp and mold, so better to reduce vent rather than remove.

 

[bobbit]

hi yes thanks for info I have just blocked it with towel due to this cold weather soon as it warms up a bit I will take it off I just wanted to make sure now having blocked it

 

[Burnerman]

For sure, there's no huge hole in my lounge wall, and never will be..... These vents were for combustion purposes and were a requirement courtesy of the heating systems used long ago.
John

 

[bobbit]