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The Important Benefits of Duct Testing & Sealing
Many American households assume that the ductwork in their house is orderly and there are no issues with them. Unfortunately, according to the US Department of Energy, most duct systems have significant or minor leaks and defects, resulting in a 30% heating and cooling loss in the average home.
Let’s look into why ducts get problems and what you can do about it.
Ducts transport conditioned air from your heater and air conditioner to various rooms in your home. Ducts circulate air through intake vents and into the HVAC system. Regrettably, these ducts aren’t usually as well-designed as they may be. Installation errors might cause air leaks or allow heat to escape and enter the ducts in an unwelcome manner. Due to the pressure of the air, a duct system may develop leaks with time.
This air loss creates several issues in your home, including:
Poor indoor air quality.
Unclean ducts.
Wasted energy
Increased energy costs
HVAC equipment is being subjected to more wear and tear.
If you discover issues with ducts in your home, the first step is professional duct testing to determine the scope of the air leak issue. Once the issue is found, the next step is to hire a professional duct sealer to stop the leaks and return the ventilation system to its original state.
What Is Duct Testing?
What Is Duct Sealing?
The Benefits of Duct Sealing
You can observe many benefits when your air ducts are sealed, including:
Better Comfort
Issues, such as rooms being too hot or too cold, can be alleviated by sealing and insulating ducts.
Better indoor air quality
Inhaling fumes from household and yard chemicals, insulation particles, and dust can aggravate asthma and allergy symptoms. By minimizing the possibility of contaminants entering through the ducts and circulating throughout your home, duct sealing can enhance indoor air quality.
Increased efficiency and cost savings
When duct leaks are sealed, your home’s heating and cooling system perform as expected. It also safeguards the HVAC system, allowing homeowners to get more years out of their heating and cooling systems and avoid the cost of replacing them.