Your home’s air ducts do the invisible work of the heating and air conditioning system. They silently transport the air needed to heat or cool your home. However, if your air ducts have leaks, cracks or holes, they are unable to operate at peak performance and are likely impacting both your energy efficiency and utility bills. That’s why proper duct sealing is so important.
The following are signs that your air ducts may be damaged:
- Specific spaces in your house feel stuffy, as if air isn’t circulating.
- You’ve experienced an increase in your heating and cooling bills.
- Your home is difficult to heat or cool evenly.
- Some of your ductwork runs through unconditioned areas, such as a crawl space or unfinished garage, attic or basement.
- Flexible ducts are kinked or tangled, preventing proper airflow.
You’ll experience many benefits from a professional duct sealing, including:
- Improved air quality. The quality of your home’s indoor air is greatly affected by the ductwork since cracks or holes may act as a gateway for pollutants. Duct sealing will prevent fumes, small pieces of insulation, dirt and dust from entering the system.
- Lower energy bills. Duct sealing prevents the loss of air during the heating and cooling of your home. This increase in system efficiency will also lower your energy bills by reducing overall energy consumption.
- Home safety. Many home appliances release gases such as carbon monoxide that are potentially harmful. Leaks, cracks or holes in your ductwork may draw these gases back into your home instead of expelling them out of the house.
At Around the Clock Air Conditioning and Heating, we have been proudly serving the greater Los Angeles area since 1967. Please contact us today if you’d like more information on duct sealing, or about any other home comfort questions you may have. We are committed both to our local community and the clients we serve.
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