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Do you like the ductwork in your home? That’s probably not an easy question to answer, because you don’t often think about your ducts. They’re not part of the decor and you can’t see most of them. If there’s air coming from the vents when you turn on the HVAC system then the ducts are probably … fine?
The truth is, they may be far from fine and you’re not even aware of it. Air leaks in ducts are common, and they can cause plenty of problems. Fixing them requires calling for HVAC pros like our team to schedule duct services in Fort Walton Beach, FL. We can discover if the ventilation system has air leaks, and then use special duct sealing techniques to restore their original airtightness.
(No, duct tape is not the answer. Despite the name, duct tape isn’t actually useful on ducts. Plus, you can’t easily find the leaks on your own.)
But How Do You Know You Have Leaks?
Good question! You’ll need to watch for several different signs so you’ll know to call us for duct services:
- Uneven Heating or Cooling: If certain rooms in your home are consistently hotter or colder than others, it could be a sign of duct leaks. These leaks allow conditioned air to escape before it reaches the rooms, resulting in uneven temperatures throughout your house.
- Increased Energy Bills: Have you noticed a spike in your energy bills that doesn’t make sense to you? Leaky ducts allow air that you’ve already paid to cool or heat to escape, and the HVAC system has to work harder to make up the difference—and that means you’ll see a difference (not a good one!) in your energy bills.
- Dust Build-Up: Excessive dust accumulation around your vents or on your furniture could indicate leaks in the duct. When air leaks occur, they can pull dust and debris from the attic, crawl spaces, or between the walls into the ducts, circulating it through your home and leading to poor indoor air quality.
- Noisy HVAC System: While some level of noise is normal for HVAC systems, excessive rattling, whistling, or banging noises could be a sign of duct leaks. These leaks cause air pressure imbalances in the system, resulting in noisy operation as the system tries to compensate.
- Respiratory Issues: If you or your family members experience an increase in allergy symptoms or respiratory issues, it could be due to poor indoor air quality caused by leaky ducts. Airborne contaminants such as dust, pollen, and mold spores can enter the ductwork through leaks and end up blown into your house.
- Inconsistent Airflow: Noticeable differences in airflow from your vents, such as weak or reduced airflow in certain rooms, could indicate leaks in the ductwork. Leaks disrupt the airflow balance, causing uneven airflow that affects the performance of your HVAC system.
Don’t let leaky ducts compromise your comfort and raise your bills—contact us today for reliable duct services in Fort Walton Beach, FL!