The ductwork that transports warmth and cooling from your forced-air heater and air conditioner to the rooms in your house is made to be largely hidden from view. Although this keeps your home safer and more aesthetically pleasing, it also makes it more challenging to identify when the ducts have been damaged or have begun to deteriorate to the point where they are leaking air. 30% of the air in the ventilation system can be lost through duct leaks, which results in enormous and costly waste.
How can one know that this is taking place? Reaching out for duct testing services from us is the best course of action. To determine whether your ducts are losing air pressure and to find out the best way to fix the issue, our skilled technicians make sure they use the best tools. If you have never had duct testing done in the past or if you are having the feeling that your ducts contain air leaks, get in touch with us.
Duct testing is a service we actively provide at our location and the neighboring counties, and they are done by the air duct specialists at our company.
When should duct testing be planned?
In general, it’s a good idea to evaluate the air ducts in your home every few years. The ducts will eventually begin to deteriorate, and this process will proceed more quickly if their initial installation was subpar. When you routinely schedule this service, you can identify problems early and have repairs made when they are less expensive.
If you see any signs of leaky air ducts in your house, you should also request duct testing from us. The most typical warning indication is an increase in your heating and cooling costs that you are unable to attribute to a particular cause. This frequently indicates that excessive air is escaping through the duct walls before it can reach the vents. Moldy and musty scents coming from the vents are another red flag. This could imply that the ducts are sucking air from enclosed areas of the house, such as the attic or spaces in between walls. In these situations, you should not wait to call for professional duct inspection because each day that the ducts have air leakage will cost you money.
What occurs during duct testing is as follows:
A ventilation system is completely sealed off during duct testing in order to assess how airtight it is. The professionals locate the leaks in the ductwork, measure the amount of air pressure that is escaping, and then repair or seal them.
Closing off all of your home’s vents and registers is the first step in duct testing since it ensures that the only way air pressure can escape is through duct leaks. The HVAC unit’s ductwork is connected to a vacuum, which creates pressure on the entire ventilation system. The specialists determine the extent of the issue by measuring the pressure that is leaking from the ventilation system using a duct leak tester.
The technicians go over the ducts with a pressure sensor to locate the real leaks and measure how much air is being lost once they have calculated the overall ventilation system loss. The professionals will recommend the work required to restore the ductwork’s air-tightness based on their findings. Mastic sealing, metallic tape, and occasionally complete duct replacements may be used.
Who Needs Services for Duct Testing?
Professional HVAC duct testing on homes is advantageous to builders, contractors, and homeowners alike. Our duct testing service can be used to find issues with already-existing ductwork or to confirm the effectiveness of newly installed or repaired ductwork.
We offer sophisticated duct testing as a standalone service, for performance verification, as a component of our Home Energy Audit, and/or in conjunction with any other diagnostic or improvement services (duct sealing, duct cleaning, etc). To make sure that we have sealed every potential point of loss in your ductwork, we will run a second or third test when we additionally do the duct sealing and repair services.
How much does testing for duct leakage cost?
The size and number of HVAC systems that need to be tested, as well as the total amount of conditioned space in your home, will all affect the cost of HVAC duct testing. Additionally, our duct testing service can be used in conjunction with any of our other diagnostic testing services including our Home Energy Audit.
The total indoor air quality of your home can be significantly increased by having properly checked and sealed ductwork. Spend no more time wasting money and comfort on ductwork that is leaking. Dial our number or email us right now.
Fix the energy efficiency issues in your home…
You may be squandering a lot of energy and money each month if your home’s heating and cooling systems are operating with air leaks in the ductwork. Your air ducts must be properly sealed and maintained in order to keep your house pleasant and your energy costs low each month. This process begins with a thorough air duct testing.
We Provide Complete Duct Testing Solutions
The procedure of duct sealing may appear to be considerably more involved than duct testing. Well, it sort of is. But that doesn’t make it any less significant. Reliable duct sealing is impossible without thorough duct testing. For this reason, you should only entrust a certified expert with your duct testing needs. In our location, our company provides thorough duct testing services. Dial our number right now to make an appointment if you require any kind of duct testing services. Remember, you should test your ducts at least once a year because new leaks can develop over time. Don’t let new leaks develop because they will drain your system’s output and cost you money and comfort. Check your ducts to see if they are as healthy as they should be by getting them tested.
