When looking to make your home more efficient, and thus lower your utility bills, air conditioning and heating ducts are one of the best places to start. It has been estimated that up to 1/3 of a home's heated and cooled air is lost through leaks in the ductwork. This occurs for a number of reasons: over time sealants used on the joints of ductwork begin to fail, many homeowners use the attic as storage and inadvertently damage ductwork, etc.
The average central Florida homeowner saves nearly $250 per year when they repair duct leaks. Not only do they see monetary savings but in many cases improved air quality in the home.
What to expect:
- During the Duct Test, a powerful fan called a blower door is used to pressurize and depressurize the house, measuring airflow in and out of the house and the overall house air tightness.
- During the pressure test major leaks in the duct system are identified for repair using industry-approved devices.
- A diagram of your entire duct system is made, clearly identifying leaks that should be addressed and, if necessary, any other areas that need repair.
Call Energy Efficiency Inc today and see where the problems are in your duct system and see how to fix them.