If you live in an older home, your ductwork won’t always be sufficient for modern high-efficiency HVAC equipment. An inefficient home can waste up to 30% of airflow because of openings in your air ducts. Ducts and their various pieces—seams, seals and joists—begin to break down around 15 years. They reach their maximum life span around 20 to 25 years.
Ductwork can also expands and contracts throughout the change in temperatures. These changes over the years can cause it to break apart and let out air. Leaks can hike your utility costs and contribute to poor indoor air quality. Damaged ducts can also draw in and spread pollen, dust and other impurities.
Your attic, crawl space, garage or other uninsulated space usually contains some of your ductwork. Moisture can occur during periods of high humidity, causing rust to eat through the metal.
There are several other clues that can indicate ducts may need to be replaced:
Adding new ductwork can make your home cozier—and healthier—through better temperature management and air quality. Plus, it can strengthen your furnace’s and air conditioner’s efficiency.
Ductwork is a key part of your Windsor home’s heating and air conditioning system. When it’s working right, it delivers ample comfort throughout your house.
An average home loses 20 to 30 percent of its conditioned air because of weakly connected ducts and cracks in the ductwork. Air leaks can make your equipment work overtime and create higher home energy bills.
There are a few indications that your home has poorly performing ducts:
Bryant Heating & Cooling Service Experts can help when your house feels miserable.
An inefficient home can waste up to 30 percent of airflow because of its ductwork. Damage in your air ducts can grow worse, reducing efficiency by as much as 20 percent.
Leaks can also bring in combustion gases such as carbon monoxide that are supposed to be discharged outdoors. Natural gas water heaters, clothes dryers and furnaces produce tiny amounts of CO during typical use.
Trust the Experts at Windsor when you need duct repair. We can seal air ducts and insulate them too. This can keep you more comfortable and possibly reduce your energy costs. A sealed and insulated duct system is also critical when you’re putting in a new HVAC system.
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