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The Importance of Duct Checks & Sealing

Along with the heat making things uncomfortable, the summer season tends to have a big impact on your home’s energy efficiency. In order to keep your home running smoothly, experts in refrigeration equipment services suggest starting with your home’s air ducts.

The Ducts Take the Air Where It’s Needed

The job of your home’s AC unit is to regulate the air, but it then has to rely on the air ducts to ensure the regulated air is properly distributed to key areas in your home. Any problem with the ducts will result in a waste of regulated air (plus the energy used by the HVAC system). Also, the indoor temperature won’t remain constant, which will make staying indoors uncomfortable.

Checking for Duct Obstructions

When checking the ducts, HVAC companies usually prioritize one thing: looking for obstructions in your air ducts. Over time, airborne particles and debris inside your home will accumulate in various parts of the air ducts’ inner lining and the grilles covering the outlets. This reduces airflow, which results in inefficient air distribution.

Sealing the Leaks

Leaks in the air ducts don’t just reduce the amount of regulated air that goes into a room; they can also create problems in other areas. For example, cool, regulated air leaking into your ceiling can cause condensation, which leads to moisture-related problems ranging from water spots to rot and rust. These holes must be detected and sealed as soon as possible.

OnlyTrust the Experts

While getting rid of obstructions near the vents is easy, advanced issues such as leaks or blockages in deeper parts of the air ducts require considerable skill to address, as well as the right equipment. This is why we recommend having maintenance done by certified experts who can also perform additional maintenance tasks like checking the unit itself to see if you need new HVAC filter products.

Keep the air flowing efficiently through your ducts with help from our team. Cafco Services is the leading HVAC company in the area. Call us at (513) 242-3400 or fill out this contact form to request a quote.

The Cafco Team

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