{"id":1922,"date":"2022-09-12T11:00:10","date_gmt":"2022-09-12T15:00:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.climatemastersfl.com\/blog\/?p=1922"},"modified":"2022-09-12T20:18:52","modified_gmt":"2022-09-13T00:18:52","slug":"signs-your-ductwork-may-need-help","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.climatemastersfl.com\/blog\/signs-your-ductwork-may-need-help\/","title":{"rendered":"Signs Your Ductwork May Need Help"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-1841\" src=\"https:\/\/www.climatemastersfl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/The-Important-Benefits-of-Duct-Testing-300x214.jpg\" alt=\"duct-cleaning\" width=\"300\" height=\"214\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.climatemastersfl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/The-Important-Benefits-of-Duct-Testing-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.climatemastersfl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/The-Important-Benefits-of-Duct-Testing-768x548.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.climatemastersfl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/The-Important-Benefits-of-Duct-Testing.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ductwork inside your HVAC unit is crucial to getting cool air from the evaporator coils into your home through the vents. Ductwork can make cool airflow a breeze, or it can pose significant challenges. When your ductwork has even minor flaws it can cost you a lot in energy efficiency and overall comfort.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If cool airflow is minimal in your home, you deserve better! Don\u2019t settle. Instead, schedule <a href=\"\/st-augustine-fl-indoor-air-quality\/duct-repair-replacement\">duct repair in St. Augustine, FL<\/a> and get your HVAC unit back on track for optimal cooling.\u00a0<\/span><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ductwork Concerns<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How do you even know if something is wrong with your ductwork? There are five common concerns that can mean your ductwork needs fixing \u2013 and now. These signs include:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rattling or banging sounds \u2013 your ductwork may not be secure<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ducts that have visible holes \u2013 air is leaking out before it can reach your home<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tangles in flexible ductwork \u2013 airflow may be jeopardized<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increasing energy bills \u2013 you may be losing too much cool air through leaks\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rooms that are warmer or cooler \u2013 cool air should be distributed equally across your home\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Repairing AC Ductwork<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any one or a combination of the problems above can indicate ductwork problems. Some are quick fixes that don\u2019t require a lot, but others are major projects to overhaul your ductwork and make it more efficient. An AC professional will review the following areas to ensure your ducts are at 100%:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Duct joints \u2013 There are places where your ductwork joins or splits off. These seals wear down over time and cool air escapes through even the tiniest of holes. It\u2019s a common problem that can lead to a steep increase in your energy bills. Our team of professionals can use a variety of materials like sealants, fiberglass mesh or aluminum tape to seal these joints.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Insulation \u2013 Cool air needs a way to stay cool as it travels through your AC ducts. Ductwork is usually a very thin material, and during the summer the ductwork is up against sweltering temperatures. It\u2019s possible that you lose up to 30% of the cool air just from a lack of insulation because the air warms as it moves through. Insulation blocks out the heat and keeps the cool air in.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Supply and return \u2013 Your AC unit has connections at the air supply registers and the return grilles. Just like ductwork joints, these locations have seals that can loosen as time passes. Ensuring a proper seal in these locations means that air flow is more balanced and efficient. If you have significant air loss at either the supply registers or the return grilles, your unit may struggle to maintain even temperatures around your home.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Duct spacing \u2013 Your ductwork needs at least one inch or room around on all sides so it can expand and contract with changes in temperature. Without this buffer your ductwork can become damaged from rubbing up against other housing materials.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>For reliable AC service and so much more, trust Climate Masters! Serving St. Johns County since 1988 with quality, hometown service. <a href=\"\/contact\/contact\">Contact us today<\/a>.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The ductwork inside your HVAC unit is crucial to getting cool air from the evaporator coils into your home through the vents. Ductwork can make cool airflow a breeze, or it can pose significant challenges. When your ductwork has even minor flaws it can cost you a lot in energy efficiency and overall comfort. 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