{"id":1242,"date":"2019-02-11T11:00:04","date_gmt":"2019-02-11T16:00:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.koolbreeze.com\/blog\/?p=1242"},"modified":"2019-02-05T08:51:29","modified_gmt":"2019-02-05T13:51:29","slug":"leaky-ducts-impact-hvac-performance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.koolbreeze.com\/blog\/hvac\/leaky-ducts-impact-hvac-performance\/","title":{"rendered":"How Leaky Ducts Impact HVAC Performance"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"hands-sealing-ductwork\"Your central air conditioner and furnace systems rely on a system of ductwork in order to operate. These central units cool the air in the summer and blow it through the ducts to the various rooms of your home. These air ducts are most often located behind walls, in the attic, or any other out-of-the-way location where they\u2019re not usually visible.<\/p>\n

Since they\u2019re not visible, it can make it hard to spot when leaks or other types of damage occur with them. The good news is, the technicians on our team can address this problem of leaking ducts quickly and efficiently. But you have to know something is wrong to begin with to know to call for repairs, right? We\u2019ll get to that below, but first we want to explain how duct leaks happen and why they are a problem.<\/p>\n

How Leaky Ductwork Happens<\/h2>\n

Ductwork can develop leaks from a few different things. Doing construction work in one part of the house could inadvertently damage the ductwork in another if the workers aren\u2019t paying close enough attention. Or, animals like squirrels or other rodents can get into your attic and scratch up your ductwork.<\/p>\n

Usually, however, ductwork develops leaks due to natural wear and tear. For example, if a bolt holding two pieces of ductwork wears out, a leak will typically form by default.<\/p>\n

Why Is Leaking Ductwork a Problem?<\/h2>\n

Leaky ducts are a problem because they reduce the efficiency of your air conditioning system. The leak will either pull conditioned air out of your ducts or pull unconditioned air in. Either way, it has one of two impacts:<\/p>\n

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  1. The air leak warms the temperature of the cool, conditioned air.<\/li>\n
  2. The air leak reduces overall airflow throughout your ductwork.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Either of these issues will rob your air conditioner of energy by forcing it to work harder than it should have to in order to do its job. This raises both your monthly bills and your chance of a more serious breakdown if the issue isn\u2019t resolved.<\/p>\n

    How to Spot a Problem with Your Ductwork<\/h2>\n

    Now, for the part we promised you\u2014we want to help you spot problems with leaky ductwork by letting you know what to look for. Signs of ductwork leaks can include, but are not limited to:<\/p>\n