We’re all looking for ways to create better efficiency in our home comfort systems. Properly-operating equipment saves us in energy costs, reduces wear on our heating and cooling systems and contributes to a better environment. There are many ways to increase home energy efficiency. One way to improve HVAC performance is through better ductwork design and installation.
When heated or cooled air leaves your HVAC systems, it travels through forced-air ducts. As it travels though ducts, there is a temperature loss. The less loss you have, the better the quality of air delivered inside your home and the less your equipment has to work. Not only does your equipment work more productively and save energy, but you get better airflow and distribution.
Good ductwork design and installation are essential parts of a good overall home comfort system. Poor design can sometimes be responsible for up to a 30 percent loss in temperature by the time air reaches the interior space of your home.
Older homes (and some newer ones) can have ducts that are too large, with unnecessarily long and twisting sections, poorly-designed branches and returns and registers that don’t create a good airflow balance.
A good ductwork design and installation plan should get air as directly as possible to the interior space and provide a balanced return air system. When all things are in balance, equipment works less and air distribution is better and more efficient. All which results in lower costs, longer equipment life and better comfort.
If you think your heating and cooling systems could be improved, contact our staff at Around the Clock Air Conditioning and Heating. We can take a look at your ducts and determine if they are working effectively with your HVAC system. If not, we can show you a ductwork design and installation plan that will enhance your comfort and improve your HVAC system’s efficiency.
We want all of our Los Angeles and Ventura County homes running at peak efficiency. Call us with your questions at 800-434-9277. We’re always ready to help.
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