{"id":413,"date":"2017-07-24T11:00:30","date_gmt":"2017-07-24T15:00:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.firstchoiceheat.com\/blog\/?p=413"},"modified":"2017-07-21T11:55:57","modified_gmt":"2017-07-21T15:55:57","slug":"leaky-air-ducts-stealing-money","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.firstchoiceheat.com\/blog\/indoor-air-quality-service\/leaky-air-ducts-stealing-money\/","title":{"rendered":"Are Leaky Air Ducts Stealing Money from You This Summer?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"vent-cover\"You\u2019ve had your air conditioner running steadily for a few months at this point, so you\u2019ve already had a chance to see what your summer utility bills look like. Have they been noticeably higher this month? As we\u2019ve pointed out before, this often indicates a repair need in the air conditioning system<\/a>. We strongly recommend calling us for repairs as soon as possible: we\u2019ll find out what\u2019s wrong and fix it so that not only will your bills drop, but you\u2019ll be in less danger of the air conditioner failing on you during a hot late summer day.<\/p>\n

However, we may discover something outside of the AC unit itself is the source of those high bills. Another part of the HVAC system that frequently \u201csteals\u201d money from you without you realizing it is the ductwork.<\/p>\n

Air Leaks in the Ducts Are a Major Problem<\/h2>\n

You can\u2019t see most of the ducts in your home, and that\u2019s the way you want it. But this does have the effect of making it harder to see how ductwork can decline, suffer wear from air pressure, and even corrode and loosen duct section. Air leaks are a common issue in ducts, especially ones that were not well installed (which is unfortunately many of them).<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat\u2019s the trouble with a few air leaks in the ducts?\u201d you might wonder. Fair question, and the answer is \u201cquite a lot.\u201d Studies have shown<\/a> that up to 30% of the air moving through ductwork can be lost to air leaks. That\u2019s almost a third<\/em> of the air the AC has already expended energy to cool that ends up slipping out gaps and into places where it doesn\u2019t do any good. (Why would anybody want to cool down the space between the walls?) This is why air leaks in ducts can spike utility bills so high: your air conditioner must work harder\u2014up to 30% harder\u2014to make up for the cooled air lost to leaks. A lot of extra money spent to no benefit.<\/p>\n

And there\u2019s more trouble! An air conditioning system working harder than it should \u2026 that\u2019s not good for the air conditioner. Imagine your car engine working 30% harder than normal; it would wear down quickly and you\u2019d end up needing to get a new vehicle far sooner than you should. The same applies to an air conditioning system. It\u2019s costly to replace an air conditioner too early. The extra wear and tear also means you\u2019ll spend more on repairs up until you have to replace the AC.<\/p>\n

Air leaks can also cause a loss of cooling power: air pressure in the ventilation system drops, airflow turns sluggish, and rooms will start to feel warmer than they should.<\/p>\n

Schedule Professional Duct Sealing<\/h2>\n

To schedule duct testing and sealing in Fenton, MI<\/a> and the surrounding areas, we\u2019re the contractor to work with. We repair all parts of a home\u2019s HVAC system, including the ductwork. Once we test the ducts to locate the leaks, we\u2019ll use the best professional equipment to seal up the entire ventilation system.<\/p>\n

We don\u2019t focus on constant upgrades and costly replacements, but on the proper preventive and repair services to keep your comfort system in top shape.<\/p>\n

First Choice Heating & Cooling <\/strong>serves Fenton, Linden, Holly, and the Surrounding Areas. If Your Home Had a Voice, It Would Call First Choice!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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