Indoor Air Quality

When your home is not as cool as you expect it to be, you might assume that the air conditioning system is the problem. Turning down the temperature might help the situation, but the setting on the thermostat may seem alarmingly low, and you worry that your cooling costs will only continue to go up with the extra strain on your AC system.

You might be surprised to learn that the ductwork, the path that allows air to move into your home, is actually likely to be a big contributing factor to your comfort problems. Learn more below!

Leaky Ducts Are an All-Too-Common Issue

The ductwork may seem like a somewhat simple structure. There are no mechanical components involved (unless you have a zone control system in place). It’s typically only a set of sheet metal leading from the indoor components of your AC system to the vents around the home.

And yet, the typical duct system loses up to 30% of the air that moves through it, according to ENERGY STAR. This means that you miss out on a lot of the cool or warm air your system produces. Instead, it goes into crawlspaces, the attic, or some other portion of your home you don’t actively use.

Sealing Ducts Saves Money and Keeps You More Comfortable

The effects of sealing the ducts are greater than you may think. Well-sealed ductwork helps you to stay comfortable, but also:

  • Helps Prevent the AC from Becoming Overworked: >Sealing up the ductwork means that air can move directly into the space in your home you occupy. This means that the air conditioner doesn’t have to work so hard to keep you cool, which can prevent repairs.
  • Lowers Your Bills: Because the air conditioner can cool down your home in less time with well-sealed ducts, your bills may drop.
  • Can Help with Air Quality Issues: >Sealing the ducts can help with humidity issues and it can stop contaminants from entering through holes in the ducts.

Call Buehler Air Conditioning & Plumbing to get expert duct sealing AC services in Jacksonville Beach. Make the good call!

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