An article I read said that the average residential ductwork allows up to 30% of heated plus cooled air to leak out.
- The majority of ducts are improperly designed plus installed, including lots of sharp bends that restrict airflow through the system.
They are not sealed tightly at the seams, creating gaps that sacrifice a great deal of conditioned air! Over time, small holes can develop that not only supply up heated plus cooled air however pull in air, fumes plus other contaminants from unconditioned spaces. Spending extra to purchase a high-efficiency furnace, heat pump or air conditioning is rather pointless if the ductwork compromises performance… Until coming across that article, it had never occurred to me to have the ductworks professionally took care of. I am quite conscientious about replacing air filters every couple of months plus scheduling maintenance in the Springtime plus fall. I researched to find an Heating, Ventilation, plus A/C corporation that offers duct testing, cleaning plus sealing in my area. There was one that is certified to provide Aeroseal duct sealing, which is an innovative process that targets imperfections from inside the pipes. Because the ductwork is often hard-to-reach, it’s advantageous to utilize the Aeroseal process. The corporation first tested airflow through the duct system plus verified that approximately 20% of conditioned air was escaping… She then blocked off all supply plus return vents plus pumped pressurized air into the pipes. The air contained sticky polymer particles. As the air leaked from various flaws these sticky particles adhered to the edges plus gradually created a narrow seal. I immediately noticed an improvement in the comfort, efficiency plus air quality of the home.