The air ducts attached to your central HVAC system provide an integral path from your heating or cooling unit to the various rooms of your home. Unfortunately, air ducts are also one of the most commonly neglected parts of any heating and cooling system since they are mostly hidden from view.
Additionally, air ducts have no mechanical components. This might lead you to believe that they don’t run into many issues then. But the fact of the matter is that most ductwork leaks. These leaks might only be coming from small tears here and there, but they add up.
Why is Breached Ductwork So Bad?
In a typical home, ductwork breaches can account for about 20-30% of air loss from the air moving through them. This means your HVAC system is incapable of working as efficiently as it would have otherwise. Since your air ducts probably run through your attic or crawlspaces, this means you’ll end up paying to condition areas of your home that are uninhabited.
Duct Sealing
Our team highly recommends giving them a call to professionally seal your ducts. Keep reading to learn more about the advantages of doing so.
Improve System Efficiency: If your ductwork is properly sealed, then all the conditioned air that your AC system or heater provides will make it into your home without loss. This allows your HVAC system to cycle for shorter amounts of time, therefore lowering your monthly utility bills.
Better Performance: When your air ducts have leaks, you might notice drafty areas in the home or uncomfortable hot or cold spots. Sealing your ductwork enables you to eliminate these temperature discrepancies for a better-performing HVAC system.
Increased Lifespan: Since your AC system won’t have to work as hard to get its job done when it’s not compensating for ductwork air loss, it likely won’t need as many repairs as it otherwise would. The minimal wear and tear on your system could even help it last longer.
For expert duct sealing services in San Antonio, TX, look no further than the experts at Cowboys Air Conditioning & Heating.
