Duct Replacement

While you cannot see it behind your walls, the ductwork in your home is immensely important. It carries heated and cooled air from your home comfort system to the rooms in your home and it brings in fresh air through ventilation ducts. So, if there is a problem in your ductwork, it can have a direct effect on not only your comfort level, but your health.

When your ductwork gets old, many things can happen. First, time will slowly wear down the joints between ducts. This can create gaps and holes that leak heated or cooled air out of the duct system, costing you money as your system works harder to maintain a comfortable temperature in your home. Old ductwork is also harder to clean, developing permanent layers of debris or dust that will reduce your indoor air quality.

If you suspect that your ductwork is on its last legs, contact All-Tech Air today. We can help any Tampa, FL area homeowner with their aging ductwork, offering full diagnostics and duct replacement.

Diagnosis Duct Issues

The first step in duct replacement is to determine exactly what’s wrong with your ducts. Just because your ductwork appears to have a problem doesn’t necessarily mean it’s time for a full replacement. Careful observation of how your comfort system operates is necessary before replacement can occur. Efficiency levels should also be measured to make sure air isn’t lost between your comfort system and your vents.

The earliest sign that your ductwork needs additional care is an increase in your heating or cooling bills. When ductwork gets old and starts leaking, your furnace and air conditioner have to work much harder to maintain the temperature in your home. You may not notice the difference right away because a good comfort system is capable of making up the difference. However, eventually, the added load will show up on your bill.

Another problem you may notice is uneven heating or cooling. If the second floor is significantly less comfortable than the first, an issue with your ductwork may be to blame. The only way to know for sure is to have it tested and examined by a technician with professional grade diagnostic equipment.

Air quality may start to dip as well. If you notice your filter clogging much faster or excess exhaust fumes and gas levels rising in your home, it could be a duct problem. These duct problems are more than a monetary inconvenience – they put your health at risk. If you’re concerned about issues like these in your home, call a professional immediately to have your system inspected.