Damper systems in HVAC, heating, ventilation and air conditioning, are crucial components that help regulate airflow and maintain an optimal environment. In essence, they’re responsible for shutting or opening circuits within a system to control the amount of air entering an area. While it may sound straightforward, there’s a lot more involved with dampers than you might think. To explain this science-based concept, we thought it best to break down the basics of how a damper functions and why it’s necessary for commercial, industrial and residential HVACHVAC systems alike.