Not sure what part of the country anybody is in or what type of house exactly 
is being spoken of, but as someone who lives in New England and knows about 
pipes in winter, you most definately DO NOT want to leave them exposed if the 
temps fall below freezing if temps falll below freezing.   Even a hot water 
pipe might be fine until the power fails an then expansion of freezing water 
would burst the pipes.

So if we're talkng about letting air into a cellar, most definately close the 
vents if there is a remote chance of the temperatures going below freezing.

Py
> 
> We live in SC. I have heard different opinions on whether or not you are
> suppose to close the vents or leave the vents to the under side of your
> house open in the winter. The reason for closing the vents is to keep the
> cold air out and this keeps pipes from freezing. Also I have heard you are
> suppose to leave them open so the under side of your house can get fresh
> air. What is every one's opinion on this?
> 
> 



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