You may be asking yourself, “Can Having Your Ductwork Sealed Make A Difference?”  Many homeowners wonder how well there ducts are working and more importantly if mold or other allergens are in their ductwork.  There are many reasons to have your ductwork repaired or sealed.  According to Energy Star most homes with forced air heating and cooling systems have air ducts that leak causing your air conditioning and heating system to be 20-30% less efficient.  Here are a few things to consider:

Is It Time To Seal Your Ductwork?

There are a few signs your ductwork may need sealed or repaired.  You may notice some of the following indications you having leaking ducts and need duct repair:

• High utility bills in the summer or winter
• Dirty Ceiling around your vents
• Rooms that are difficult to heat or cool
• Stuffy feeling in your home
• Dirty flooring especially in the corners
• Kinked, tangled or disconnected ducts
• Ducts in the attic, basement or crawlspace

Can Having Your Ductwork Sealed Make A Difference?

You will find a number of things happen when you repair ducts or seal ducts.  The biggest thing that will happen is you will see an decrease in your utility bill because your home is not losing air through leaking ducts.  Not only will you save money, but it is good for the environment and to conserve energy.  You will also improve the air quality in your home.  This is important because allergens can get into your home through your ducts when they aren’t properly sealed.  Gases from gas appliances can also get sucked back into the house through your ductwork causing irritation to you or your family members.

ADA Heating and Air Can Help

If you need help to repair ducts or seal ducts ADA Heating and Air can help.  We offer complete maintenance and heating and air repairs.  If you have questions about your ductwork or would like to have your ductwork evaluated we’d be happy to help you.  If you are concerned about your utility bills or don’t feel your heating or cooling system is working as it should you might find it is time to have your ductwork sealed.  ADA Heating and Air also does energy audits to see where your system could perform better and how you can conserve on energy and utility costs.  Call ADA Heating and Air.  Can having your ductwork sealed make a difference? You Bet!