If you have forced-air heating and cooling in your Oklahoma home, then you rely on a network of ducts to supply conditioned air to each room. Unfortunately, leaky ducts are incredibly prevalent today, a situation that can lead to 20 percent energy loss between the furnace or air conditioner and the supply vent.
The solution to this problem is duct sealing, a process completed by a professional with a product called duct mastic. Never attempt duct sealing by yourself with improper materials, such as inaptly named duct tape, because it will not hold up. There are three benefits of duct sealing that make it worth seeking out a qualified professional to complete the process for you.
Energy savings: This is perhaps the most prominent reason to seek duct sealing services. Energy savings directly result in lower energy bills, meaning a quality job could pay for itself in energy savings over the coming months and years. The ability to conserve energy is also beneficial to the environment. The less energy you consume to maintain a comfortable a home, the lesser the impact on the environment.
Comfort: Sometimes, you know your home could benefit from duct sealing because of comfort problems. A common problem is when a select room or two is particularly difficult to keep comfortable. The reason is likely that leaky ducts are delivering lukewarm air to these rooms. Sealing ducts is a way to keep heated and cooled air where you want it so it can be delivered to occupied rooms rather than leaking into the attic, crawlspace or other unoccupied space.
Indoor air quality: While leaky ducts waste energy by letting air out, ductwork gaps and cracks can also allow foreign air to enter the system. This introduces dust, insulation particles and even harmful chemicals into the air you breathe. Protect your family and maintain high indoor air quality with duct sealing.
If you suspect you need duct sealing in your home, you can’t ignore these benefits. Learn more by contacting Air Assurance in Broken Arrow today. Our experience dates back to 1985.
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