Duct Sealing
The air ducts in your home are often overlooked, but they could be the key to saving you money on energy costs. Sealing up leaky ones will not only decrease what you pay at month's end--it'll make life more comfortable year round!
A home with a forced-air heating and cooling system means you have ducts running all over your home to distribute the air evenly. It’s common to never think about the air ducts in your home or business, because the air ducts do their job quietly and efficiently. However, quiet ducts does not mean your ducts are working as they should. It is estimated that 99% of today’s homes have 25-40% duct leakage.
What is Duct Sealing?
Your home's duct system is an interconnected network of tubes that transfer heated or cooled air throughout your house. A professional can help you identify any leaks in this vital plumbing work, so it won't cost as much money down the line when repairs need to be made!
Duct sealing refers specifically and solely for locating those pesky gaps showing up between different parts within one’s HVAC unit (heating/cooling), which may cause unwanted noises due poor airflow quality--just like leaky pipes do if left unchecked.
Our technicians will analyze your home and identify any issues. They'll conduct a pressure test to check for duct leakage throughout the house using special equipment, which is essential because leaks are often hidden by insulation in hard-to reach places like these! Duct sealing ensures that you know where air escaping from our system at all times - this way we can make sure nothing has been left unaddressed before moving forward with corrective measures such as replacing damaged parts or putting additional panels on windows/doors where needed.
Why Duct Sealing is Worth Every Penny
Cost Savings
Sealing your air ducts will save you money. The EPA estimates that 20-30% of your home’s conditioned air is lost due to air duct leaks. You pay, as a homeowner, for this air whether it stays in your house and cools you or not. Sealing your air ducts could also improve the efficiency of your HVAC unit, helping your system work better and therefore last longer, saving you even more money. As an added bonus, energy efficiency is good for the environment.
Comfort
Sealing your home against leaky ducts saves you money, as we mentioned earlier, it can also help keep the temperatures in your home comfortably regulated no matter the season. Hot and cold areas inside your home or business may be improved as well, enhancing your comfort.
Safety & Health
Sealing your ducts may improve your air quality which prevents pulling in unfiltered air from the attic or crawlspace. You can literally breathe easier knowing that duct sealing can reduce the presence of outdoor allergens in your business or home.
Energy Rebates
Your electric utility may offer a rebate on the cost of duct sealing expenses. It is worth checking with your electric utility what kind of programs they offer for this service. This means you will save money in the long run while earning a rebate.
Signs of Poor Duct Sealing
- Struggling with high cooling costs?
- Is your home excessively dusty?
- Having trouble cooling certain areas of your home?
- Noticing an increase in insects or pests in your ductwork?
- Do certain rooms feel stuffy or stale?
- Do you see noticeable gaps or open seams in your air ducts?
The benefits of Professional AC Repair
If you have a thing for AC repairs, enjoy working on mechanical equipment, or have pleasure in diagnosing problems, then you may be perfectly capable in handling some of the repairs to your AC unit yourself.
On the other hand, if you'd prefer to have your unit looked at by an qualified expert, it does make sense to call in a professional air conditioning repair technician, like those at
ATL HVAC Experts. This will give you peace of mind knowing that if complications arise or something goes wrong during the repair process, you will have the best in the business who's qualified to deal with them appropriately.