If you’ve noticed during the last few summers that your air conditioning bills have continues to rise even though you keep up with regular maintenance, have any necessary repairs done promptly, or have put in a new high-efficiency system, then it’s a strong possibility that the issue is air leaks in the ductwork.
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The Benefits of Professional Duct Sealing
Monday, November 23, 2015
Most homes use a network of air ducts to deliver cooled and heated air throughout the rooms. These ducts are disguised from view in most places behind plaster, drywall, and floorboards. However, just because the ducts are out of sight doesn’t mean they are protected from suffering damage. Wear, moisture, corrosion, and poor duct construction can easily result in the ducts develops air leaks. This is a significant problem, and if you detect that it’s occurring, you must schedule duct sealing from professionals right away.
Do You Have Leaky Air Ducts? Here Are Some Ways to Tell
Monday, October 12, 2015
Leaks in the air ducts inside homes can account for an astonishing loss of up to 30% of the air moving though the ventilation system. When you consider that you pay to cool down that air (or, during our short spates of cold weather, heat it up), that is a lot of money that ends up going to waste. Leaky ducts also contribute to placing excess strain on the HVAC system and can even lead to dust and mold developing inside the ducts. If your ventilation system is losing air, you need to contact professionals to seal the holes.
