The heating and cooling ducts throughout your home are responsible for distributing conditioned air evenly from room to room. Your HVAC unit may be working just fine, but ductwork that is improperly connected or sealed will result in a significant amount of air loss. Unfortunately, this problem is more common than you might think. Approximately 20% of Jasper homes have ducts that are cracked, have gaps or are poorly connected.
How do I know if there’s a problem? 
Here are the primary signals that your ductwork needs some attention.
- Your heating or cooling system fan is running more often to maintain the desired temperature.
- Large temperature variances exist throughout your house, especially in those rooms controlled by the same thermostat.
- Your utility bill is abnormally high, even though gas prices (just as one example) remain unchanged or haven’t gone up at the same rate as your monthly bills.
- Family members with allergy and other respiratory ailments are dealing with worsened symptoms.
- An increase in the number and severity of colds and flus
What’s the solution?
If you’re noticing any of these symptoms, having your ducts inspected is the simple and logical first step in identifying and correcting the problem. And if your ducts are indeed the culprit, fixing them will bring about the following primary benefits:
Feel better. Duct sealing keeps harmful indoor air pollutants out of your ducts so they’re not blowing into your living space.
Spend less. If your ducts stop leaking air, then your heating and cooling systems won’t need to run as frequently or work as hard. Less running time translates into lower utility bills, fewer repairs, and a longer system lifespan.
Conserve natural resources Conserving energy is a win-win for you and the environment. If your HVAC system is operating efficiently, then you’ll enjoy greater indoor comfort and the peace of mind that comes with environmentally responsible living.
For a prompt and professional diagnosis of any home heating or cooling matter, contact the home comfort advisors at Messmer Mechanical today.
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