For the majority of home HVAC systems, ducts are a vital component to keep an eye on throughout the year. Responsible for carrying treated air to various parts of your home, ducts must be both open and properly sealed to perform these duties \u2013 and issues in these areas can lead to both HVAC component damage and reduced efficiency as air is either blocked or escapes from ducts in the wrong places.<\/p>\n
At Action Plumbing, Heating, Air & Electric, several of our high-quality HVAC services include basic duct inspections and even minor repairs if needed, such as our air conditioning maintenance and repair services<\/a> we offer to many during this spring season. There are two broad categories for duct issues<\/a> that may take place in the home: Those caused by prior installation issues and those caused by general damage<\/a> or wear-and-tear over time. Let\u2019s look at both areas to help you understand how to ensure your air ducts are operating properly.<\/p>\n In some cases, issues with your air ducts trace back to when these were installed, usually to specific sizing problems during this installation. The most common concern here is ducts that are too large for the space and the air conditioner<\/a> or furnace in question \u2013 the first signs you\u2019ll likely notice here are strange noises due to blocked or restricted airflow.<\/p>\n This airflow will also result in uneven temperatures, including in common areas of the home. The air that\u2019s conditioned will be moving through too large a space, meaning it won\u2019t be able to reach all of your vents properly. In fact, research has shown that improper duct sizing often leads to over a 50% loss in cooling during the summer (and similar heat losses during winter). Not only will this lead to discomfort in the home, it will also up your energy bill and also strain your HVAC components.<\/p>\n In other cases, ducts may form issues based on damage or natural wear-and-tear over time. Some common types here include:<\/p>\nImproper Duct Installation and Sizing<\/h2>\n
Duct Damage Concerns<\/h2>\n
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