The original post: /r/homelab by /u/eagle101 on 2025-01-22 05:22:25.

Hello Everyone,

I’m running a homelab rack in a standard walk-in closet at home here in Texas, where summer dominates most of the year (100+ °F). To manage the temperature indoors, I keep the house thermostat set at 74°F. I’ve installed an AC vent to the closet, but here’s the issue: during summer, the closet stays at 74°F because the AC keeps running as it detects heat from the equipment, leaving other rooms in the house overly cold. In the winter, the opposite happens—if the house is cold and I use the heater, I don’t like the idea of unnecessarily warming the closet.

I’d prefer not to remove the AC vent entirely because, during summer, the closet would overheat. I’ve considered installing an exhaust fan and thought of connecting it to the restroom’s exhaust system next door. But before proceeding, I want to confirm: is installing an exhaust fan the best solution here? Or is there a better way to resolve this issue?

Any advice or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance for your help!

Thank you!