If your ducts haven’t been sealed, air that you’ve paid to heat or cool escapes before reaching your living space.
According to the Department of Energy, the efficiency of many heating and air conditioning systems is only 60% to 75% because of insufficient air flow through the duct system.
To reduce this energy loss, call in a Dr. Energy Saver dealer to perform needed ductwork. You'll notice lower energy bills and more effective HVAC, meaning a more comfortable home environment. Contact us by clicking below!
Your air conditioning system has a cold coil that air blows through to get cool, much like how a radiator works. If there isn't enough air going through it because the ductwork is too small or has restrictions, then your system will not work efficiently, and cost you more money in electricity bills. The same holds true for heating and will cost you more money in fuel bills.
In addition, low air flow adds wear and tear and unnecessary stress on your heating and cooling system. It can reduce the life expectancy of your system, causing you to have replacements sooner and at a significant cost.
Air flow is how energy is circulated from your heating and cooling system throughout your home. It directly impacts performance. Fixing an air flow problem will save you money and make your home more comfortable.
Dr. Energy Saver will test for proper air flow in your heating and cooling system, and make recommendations for improvements if you have a problem with your home energy savings during our Home Energy Checkup and Audit.
Once Dr. Energy Saver has determined if your heating and cooling system has the proper amount of airflow, a test that can be done to determine where the duct leaks are located. This kind of test is called a Duct Blaster test, in which we can accurately measure the leakage of the ductwork. The test is similar to a leak test on a plumbing system.
A small fan is used to pressurize your duct system and a calibrated pressure gauge is used to measure the air leakage of your ductwork.
Read more about air duct leakage.
Ready to get started on sealing air leaks in your ducts? Get in touch with a Dr. Energy Saver certified dealer for the best solution.
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