Ductwork Installation
Professional Ductwork Installation
Efficient ductwork is essential to the proper functioning of your HVAC systems and to achieving healthy Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) in your home. You don’t want to neglect your ducts. If you feel your duct system could use an upgrade, make sure to call the professional technicians at Air Duct Cleaning Experts of Chandler. Please don’t leave the fate of your ducts to just anyone – trust us with your job!
DIY Mistakes
We strongly encourage you to hire an expert technician to perform your ductwork installation. When you do it yourself, several things can go wrong. At the least, you might suffer from high electricity bills and at the most, you might do damage to your system or your home. Here are some issues we have seen get the best of even the most talented amateurs:
- Inaccurate Measurements
It is crucial to take precise measurements and not everyone takes the time to complete this step of the process. You must consider the kind of HVAC system you have, location of the ducts, and the load requirements (how much heating or cooling your space requires) when measuring your supplies.
- Ineffective Placement
Another misstep people often make is to place an air duct near a poorly insulated exterior wall. This mistake will affect the internal temperature of the duct which then affects the area it is flowing to.
- Air Leaks
Leaks happen when the installer does not properly fit the seals which connect different sections of the air ducts. This leads to a reduction of the ductwork’s efficiency.
- Not Installing Return Vents
A ductwork system is comprised of both supply and return vents. Some people forget to install return vents. Return vents pull air from your indoor spaces to deliver to your HVAC system. Thus, it is an integral part of a functioning duct system.
- Deforming the Ducts
This problem can sometimes branch from not accurately measuring your ductwork and vents. When installers try to force ducts into smaller spaces than they’re meant for, damage occurs.
- Insufficient Preparation
Not everyone takes the time prior to installation to map out the duct design. One problem which can result from skipping this step is installing a ducting piece which is too long, making your system work harder to heat or cool your home.
How the Pros Install New Ductwork
To avoid all the above mistakes and to save time, it is the smarter choice to go with a professional technician. Air Duct Cleaning Experts of Chandler serves residences and businesses alike for all ductwork installation needs. We follow a similar process for both with slight variations. All these measures are vital to successful ductwork:
- Preparation
This is arguably the most important step in the process. Air Duct Cleaning Experts of Chandler gets it right the first time by mapping your current system to ensure the correct measurements. We need to identify the location for supply and return vents and analyze the load requirements (amount of heating or cooling needed) for each room in your home or office.
- Plenum Box Installation
Plenum Boxes are integral to the smooth running of your HVAC system. The supply plenum box receives the newly heated or cooled air and then delivers the air to the duct system. Similarly, the return plenum box receives the air which has been circulated through your home and returns it to the unit for another round of heating or cooling.
- Main Trunk Line Installation
The main trunk line is just what it sounds like – the central vein of your duct system, directly connected to the plenum box.
- Branch Run Installation
Branch runs stem from the main trunk line to the various rooms in your building.
- Return Duct Installation
For necessary air circulation to take place, there needs to be a mechanism to extract air just as much as their needs to be air supply. The return vents are essential even though they are sometimes overlooked by inexperienced “DIYers”.
How Do I Know If I Need My Ductwork Replaced?
This depends on the condition of the ducts. If you are noticing some slowdown in the performance of your HVAC system, it could mean you just need a thorough duct cleaning. However, if you are experiencing these effects along with noticing some wear and tear on your ducts, then it might be time to replace them. Ductwork undergoes a lot of stress during its regular function. Besides constant vibration, which may lead to joints breaking apart, ductwork experiences “thermal stress” meaning it contracts during the summer and expands during the winter.
If you need help determining if you need a new installation, contact the air duct installation experts at Air Duct Cleaning Experts of Chandler! Call (480) 561-6345 today!