{"id":1473,"date":"2020-02-10T17:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-02-10T22:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.koolbreeze.com\/blog\/?p=1473"},"modified":"2020-02-04T14:28:42","modified_gmt":"2020-02-04T19:28:42","slug":"are-damaged-ducts-hurting-your-heating-efficiency","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.koolbreeze.com\/blog\/heating-service\/are-damaged-ducts-hurting-your-heating-efficiency\/","title":{"rendered":"Are Damaged Ducts Hurting Your Heating Efficiency?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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If your heater were making an odd noise or if it was failing\nto start up as temperatures dropped through your home at night, then you\nprobably wouldn\u2019t waste much time in contacting an HVAC professional right?\nAfter all, it may not get bone-chilling cold here, but you still deserve to\nlive comfortably! This means your heater needs to work flawlessly for the brief\ntime you really do need it, and you\u2019d likely prefer to pay as little as\npossible for that comfort. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, what if there\u2019s a problem with your ductwork? What if it\u2019s\naccumulated tears and damage over time? Guess what? It\u2019s going to have serious\nimplications for your heating system\u2014and yes, it will hurt efficiency. More on\nthat below, along with other reasons leaky and damaged ductwork is a problem. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

System Inefficiency<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We may not use our heaters a lot around here, but we do use\nour air conditioners. Both of these systems are connected to our ductwork, so\neven if a loss of heating efficiency doesn\u2019t seem like a big deal to you, a\nloss of cooling efficiency should. If your HVAC system is trying to heat or <\/em>cool your home with leaky ductwork,\nit\u2019s going to do so with significantly reduced efficiency, as the conditioned\nor heated air will be escaping into unoccupied parts of your home like your\nattic or crawlspace. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Poor Indoor Air Quality<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is another common problem in homes with leaky ducts. If\nthere are points of entry in your ventilation system, pollutants and allergens\nwill make their way in. Once this happens, the ductwork itself will distribute\nthese contaminants throughout your home. Having your ductwork professionally\nsealed will help you live in a cleaner and healthier environment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Uneven Heating\/Cooling<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Cool spots when heating your home in the winter, and hot\nspots in the summer, are bound to occur in areas impacted by duct leaks. The\nonly thing worse than living in an uncomfortable home is overpaying for comfort\nthat you\u2019re not even getting! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Excessive Wear and Tear<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This can result in damage to your heater! The worse shape your ducts are in, the harder your heater has to work and overtime this will increase repair needs and even shorten the lifespan of the system. This is especially true for your air conditioner, too. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sealing Your Ductwork<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When we talk about duct sealing, a lot of homeowners jump to\nthe conclusion that it\u2019s something they can do on their own. If you have some\nstore-bought duct tape laying around, that will do the trick, right? Not quite\u2014unfortunately\nduct tape is not adequately named and won\u2019t do much good at all. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Due to temperature fluctuations in the air ducts, this tape becomes brittle and will start to break off. Instead, you need professional duct sealing services, which involve the use of special mastic sealant. Additionally, only trained technicians should ever try to access your ductwork, to prevent further damage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contact Kool Breeze of Northwest Florida, Inc.<\/a> for expert care with your indoor air quality and heating in Valparaiso, FL<\/a> and beyond. <\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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