Use a Professional for Duct Improvements
Work with a Professional Contractor for Duct Improvement Projects
- Inspect the whole duct system, including attic and crawlspaces.
- Evaluate the system's supply and return air balance. Many systems have air return ducts that are too small.
- Repair damaged and disconnected ducts and straighten out flexible ducts that are tangled or crushed.
- Seal all leaks and connections with mastic, metal tape, or an aerosol-based sealant.
- Seal all registers and grills tightly to the ducts.
- Insulate ducts in unconditioned areas (like attics, crawlspaces, and garages) with duct insulation that carries an R-value of 6 or higher.
- Include a new filter as part of any duct system improvement. The contractor should evaluate air flow after repairs are completed.
- Ensure there is no back drafting of gas or oil-burning appliances, and conduct a combustion safety test after ducts are sealed.
Why Professional Duct Improvements Matter
Professional duct work investments are important in achieving the required performance, efficiency and safety in the heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems. Specifically, over time, they can collect dust, different debris or even start to leak, which will affect the proper air flow and the efficiency of your heating and cooling systems. Here’s why professional duct improvements matter:
Long-Term Savings
Through enhancement of the general efficiency of one's duct system, professional duct services assist in the extraction of costly duct repairs and premature duct replacements. The fact remains that putting your money in professional duct improvements will pay great dividends.
Enhanced Efficiency
A clean and properly operating duct system means proper air flow all the time which is less stressful to your HVAC system. This, in turn, results in energy control, reduced costs on energy consumption, and increased system duration.
Expert Knowledge
Certified duct professionals may seek out and find problems that a regular person will not easily observe, equipment and expertise. That means that your ducts are only improved by the professional services provided by the firm.
Improved Air Quality
Clean and seal ductwork push out contamination such as dust, mold, and allergens, making specific areas in your home or business fresh.
Safety and Compliance
Professional duct improvements assist in preventing safety hazards such as fire outbreaks or carbon monoxide leakage in situations where this ductwork is defective.
Longer HVAC Lifespan
Maintenance helps avoid overworking your HVAC system and also helps avoid costly repairs of damages that could have been avoided
Better Air Quality
This means that sealing leaks and cleaning ducts helps get rid of dust, allergens as well as contaminants in your home.
Energy Efficiency
Sealing and insulating air ducts prevent energy loss, and since you use energy to heat or cool your home, paying less is always better.
Consistent Airflow
Specialists analyze and control the air and work to achieve the optimal distribution across a room to increase comfort.