Most homes in Winter Park, FL rely on traditional forced air systems to stay cool during the summer months, which most residents know can stretch well into the fall. Older systems begin to show the strain this time of year, after months of regular service and with plenty more warm days still to come in 2016. That can extend to your duct system too, which is charged with carrying cool air from the AC itself to the various corners of your homes. If you can spot the signs of trouble in your ducts, now is an excellent time to address the problem.
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Now is the Time to Address Trouble with Your Ducts
Monday, October 3rd, 2016Signs that You Need Duct Repair
Monday, April 25th, 2016Longwood, FL residents are in the midst of preparing for another long, hot summer, which means making sure their air conditioners are in working order. But your inspection and analysis shouldn’t be limited to the air conditioner itself. Your ducts, which take conditioned air from the central unit to the rest of your house, can suffer from damage and wear just like any other component, and when they run into trouble, it can seriously impact the efficiency of your system. A trained technician can repair damaged ducts, but before you can call one in, you need to spot the signs of duct repair yourself. Here’s a few common ones to look for.
Is Faulty Ductwork Really That Bad?
Monday, July 13th, 2015Ductwork isn’t the most attractive of systems, which is why it’s usually hidden behind walls and above ceilings. Unfortunately, because it isn’t highly visible, it can become an “out of sight, out of mind” kind of situation, which means that should problems develop with your ductwork, you won’t be able to see it. Instead, you’ll have to be aware of the signs that your ductwork may be faulty. You may be wondering, how bad can faulty ductwork be? It’s made to be durable, isn’t it? Here are some problems that can develop from faulty ductwork:
When Is It Time to Call for Ductwork Services?
Friday, March 27th, 2015When your home’s ductwork isn’t working properly, you can have problems with both your HVAC system and your living spaces. Why? Ductwork is the highway for the air being delivered to your home, and when the air blows through your ducts, it can pick and up take with it just about anything in your ducts. The result? Poor indoor air quality and less volume of air for your home. To help combat the problems that can develop with your duct system, Downtown Air & Heat offers comprehensive duct services in Orlando, including duct cleaning, duct sanitizing, duct sealing and duct repair and replacement. When is it time to call for help with your ducts? Let’s take a look.
When your energy bills are sky high.
Have you noticed a big jump in your monthly energy costs but haven’t changed the way you use your HVAC system? This can be an indication of air loss, which is a common problem with faulty ductwork. In fact, it’s estimated that faulty ductwork can account for up to 30% of your home’s total air loss, so if you are seeing sudden, high bills, call for help today.
When you are seeing too much dust and dirt in your home.
Your ductwork can accumulate a great deal of dust and dirt, especially if they haven’t been cleaned in a long time. If the build-up is large enough, the air blowing through your vents will start to bring the excess dust and dirt with it, and deposit it into your living spaces. This can be particularly bad for allergy sufferers.
When you’ve had an infestation.
No homeowner wants to think about “things” inhabiting the ductwork, but it does happen, and when it does, the ductwork needs to be thoroughly cleaned and it’s a good idea to also sanitize. Critters and insects leave a lot behind when they take up residence in your ductwork so it’s important to remove all traces of them completely so they don’t return.
When you need any kind of duct services in Milwaukie, OR, call the people you can trust: Downtown Air & Heat.
