Local Efficiency Experts Offer Duct Maintenance
While occasionally overlooked when evaluating an HVAC system, the ductwork plays a vital role in how effective a heating or cooling unit can be. Most people understand the importance of regular maintenance on their HVAC unit itself, but inspecting and repairing ducts regularly is just as important to maintaining the system as a whole.
Our company specializes in home efficiency services, and we understand how important ducts are to the energy usage in any home. We offer a full catalog of HVAC services, including installation, repair and maintenance of any component in a system. By performing work on the whole system, we can ensure it runs as intended and keeps you comfortable year round.
Some people don’t understand the impact a ducting system can have, so in the sections to follow we will go over a few ways regular duct maintenance can benefit your home.
Save on Energy Costs
When your duct system has flaws, it can significantly increase your energy usage. Regular maintenance ensures these flaws are caught before they become major issues, and this can have a significant impact on how much you pay each month. Duct systems should be air tight and have no room for heated or cooled air to escape as it travels through the home. If your ducts do have holes or areas where air can escape, your system will have to make up for this loss by creating more heated or cooled air. This additional consumption of energy can raise your power bills, but when you get regular maintenance you can ensure as little air loss as possible, which keeps your costs down.
Evenly Heat/Cool Your Home
Ducting systems run from your unit through the entirety of your home and ideally they evenly heat or cool every room in your house. Ducts carry conditioned, clean air, and if there is an issue with your ducts then some areas of your home might not receive the air they need to reach the desired temperatures, and it’s also possible the air in these rooms can become stale or dirty. When ducts become blocked with debris, dust or other materials, it can keep certain areas from getting the air flow they need, which also negatively impacts energy usage. By ensuring air can flow freely through the whole home, your system can run as intended and you can feel comfortable in every room.
Ensure System Longevity
As we mentioned before, when there is a duct issue your HVAC unit has to work overtime to make up for air loss. This is not only bad for energy efficiency, it can cause issues for the unit itself. Since the unit has to strain to keep up for air loss, the components of the unit experience wear and tear at a much higher rate, which can ultimately cut down on the lifespan of the unit exponentially. By ensuring air stays in the ducts, your system can run with limited effort and will likely last much longer.
If you feel ducting maintenance can help your home, we will be happy to help. To learn more about our services, give us a call at 916.438.2532, email us at info@clearefficiencyhome.com or browse our website at clearefficiencyhome.com
