Why Are Leaky Ducts a Big Deal?
Ducts are quite prone to developing leaks over time, whether due to things like installation mishaps, normal wear and tear, or even animal activity. While each individual leak is often small, and not that harmful to the overall climate control system, they really tend to add up over time.
In fact, US Department of Energy estimates indicate that the average forced–air climate control system loses up to 30% of its total output to duct leaks. That’s a massive amount of output that is going to waste in the average home, and which the average homeowner is still paying for. This is why it’s so important to have your ducts tested and sealed every few years.
We Provide Comprehensive Duct Testing
Before any leaks in the duct system can be sealed, they have to be found. This is done by duct testing. Duct testing usually involves sealing all the vents to the ductwork, and then pressurizing it. An airflow test helps our technicians locate areas of the ducts that are leaking, which can be pinpointed for later sealing.
This is a very important step in the process of repairing any leaks in the ductwork. Don’t let just anyone do this for you. Our professional technicians have years of experience, and know how to test ducts to find every leak that will threaten your system efficiency. Let us make sure that any leaks in your ducts are found and sealed.
Alexander Air Conditioning, Inc. Can Meet Your Duct Sealing Needs
Once any leaks in your ductwork are found, they need to be sealed to restore the lost output to your climate control system. This is most often done using mastic, a type of epoxy that is applied to the leak and shaped to seal it. Once the mastic dries, it will be flexible enough to move with the ducts without cracking. The mastic can also be supplemented with regulation duct tape to help ensure that the leak doesn’t reopen.
If you haven’t had your ducts tested in a while, or you know that you have some duct leaks that need to be dealt with, contact us today. We’ll make sure that your ducts are restored to health, or our services are FREE! Keeping Bay County COOL since 1993.
