Unveiling the Advantages of Duct Sealing
Hiring expert help is the best option to assess the damage caused by leaky ducts.
The advantages of sealing an air duct are manifold, from improving the air quality to enhancing energy efficiency and avoiding expensive repairs. Conditioned air (cold or hot) is supposed to flow into the house, but this becomes less likely with duct leaks.
Please keep reading to learn more about the advantages of duct sealing:
Proper airflow
Leaky ducts prevent warm air from reaching different rooms in the home. It's essential to have proper airflow where the air goes where it should. With leaky ducts, this is impossible, resulting in little warmth. The same result can occur if the air is supposed to come out cool but doesn't.
High utility bills
If the airflow is clogged or leaking, the air conditioning system has to work harder to provide cold or hot air. Without sealed ducts, the air isn't kept inside the home, and the system works harder, resulting in high electricity bills and a loss of money. This is why sealing the ducts is a cost-efficient choice. Furthermore, preventing the air system from working harder with duct sealing increases its lifespan, which is another advantage of this provision.
Improving air quality
Leaky return ducts can suck in polluted or dirty air in the house, so it's best to seal the return duct. For example, if the leaky return duct is in the attic or another rarely used room, it will circulate the air throughout the house, spreading dirty air everywhere. Breathing air from unused rooms is unhealthy and can decrease the air quality and cause respiratory problems.
These supply ducts need to be sealed so pollen, pollutants, dust, and debris from the outside don't get inside the home.
Decreasing issues with the evaporator coil
Leaky pipes prevent the evaporator coil from serving its purpose as a filter, letting dust and debris enter the house from outside. If this problem occurs, the dirty and polluted air spreads throughout the home, leading to similar issues caused by leaky return ducts.
Besides this, issues with the evaporator coil can spread smelly and unhealthy air around the house. Sealing ducts prevent this issue; the evaporator coil can filter air normally.
Other issues with air ducts
Apart from leaky duct vents, sealing ducts can prevent other issues with the heating and cooling air system. Some of these problems are as follows:
Disconnected or damaged ducts
Faulty ducts unable to provide enough airflow
Small return ducts and supply plenum
Bad duct insulation results in too-hot vents in the summer and too-cold vents in the winter
Hire professionals
Hiring expert help is the best option to assess the damage caused by leaky ducts. Technicians can confirm which areas need fixing and outline your duct sealing needs.
Fix My Air DFW of Fort Worth specializes in residential and commercial HVAC services, including routine maintenance, installation, and repair. All makes/models. Call us at (817)839-3511.
