If you've got springtime on your mind, your thoughts are also probably turning to an annual tradition: Spring cleaning. If you haven't already, consider including duct cleaning on your spring to-do list.… read more »
There are three simple steps that you can take to ensure duct efficiency in your HVAC unit. In a our cold winter climate (and hot summers), inefficient ducts can lead to higher heating and cooling bills, something that's unnecessary with proper care and maintenance. Try these three steps.… read more »
A good home air-distribution system must have a balanced airflow. In order to balance an even flow of incoming air, outgoing air must have roughly the same flow. This is accomplished by duct returns. Return vents carry out hot air in summer and cold air in winter to be filtered and recycled.… read more »
If your air ducts are not properly sealed and insulated, you are most likely losing money. Whether the air passing through is heated or cooled, inefficient ducts can lose up to 20 percent of the conditioned air that travels through them. In other words, you are paying for energy to heat or cool air that never reaches your home.… read more »
As you run your heating and cooling equipment, dust and debris are pulled into your HVAC system along with the incoming air. That buildup accumulates inside your ducts and can make your entire system less efficient. Here are a few keys to help you determine if it is time for your ductwork to be cleaned:… read more »
Poorly designed ductwork could be robbing your home of efficiency, increasing your power costs and leaving your living space drafty and uninviting. In fact, because it has such a major impact on overall efficiency, ductwork design is one of the most important components of your entire HVAC system.… read more »
Your home's ductwork plays a huge role in determining the level of comfort you feel in your home on a regular basis. Your HVAC system can only work as well as your ductwork, no matter how efficient it is intended to be.… read more »