Homes with ductwork rely on their ducts to distribute hot and cool air throughout a home. When air ducts have leaks, this air is allowed to escape, becoming trapped in the walls of your home instead. Not only does this not contribute to your overall home comfort, but it can be expensive to maintain. A heating or cooling system that only distributes a fraction of air will have to run longer, draining your energy bill and failing to keep your home at the desired temperature. Luckily, this problem can be easily solved with duct sealing.
What is Duct Sealing?
Duct sealing is a process in which your air ducts are sealed and insulated to prevent air leaks. Sealing your air ducts helps improve the comfort of your home and saves you money on future energy bills. There are two different methods that can be used to seal your ducts. When a technician arrives at your home, they can either use spray foam or duct mastic.
Duct Mastic: With the Duct Mastic method, a gooey, non-hardening sealant will be applied to the exterior parts of your ductwork. Typically, this will be applied to compartments of your ductwork that connect and are prone to leaks. This sealant can last up to 20 years.
Spray Foam: For this method, all the vents and ducts will be sealed, in which a sprayable foam will be applied to the entire exterior. This spray is non-toxic and will protect the entire ductwork system from future leaks.
How Do I Know I Need Duct Sealing?
If you’re a homeowner, pay attention to your monthly energy bills. If the cost of your bills is steadily rising and your home takes an unusually long time to cool, you could need duct sealing. Although a professional should always perform duct sealing, we have a few tips that can help you detect an air leak. Check out our page and learn how to detect air leaks! Once you have found the source of a leak, call The Air Duct Cleaning Experts of Chandler. Our professionals will repair your air leaks and keep your home comfortable.
