{"id":1254,"date":"2019-12-23T11:00:44","date_gmt":"2019-12-23T16:00:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.atlanticrefrigeration.com\/blog\/?p=1254"},"modified":"2019-12-16T17:19:43","modified_gmt":"2019-12-16T22:19:43","slug":"is-duct-testing-useful","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.atlanticrefrigeration.com\/blog\/indoor-air-quality-service\/is-duct-testing-useful\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Duct Testing Useful?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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What is the condition of the ductwork in your home? Your\nanswer is probably that you don\u2019t know. This makes sense, because it\u2019s difficult\nto see these air channels that are set within the walls and the attic of the\nhouse. Even if you could see stretches of the ductwork, you might not recognize\nspots where air was leaking unless you have a trained eye.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basically, it takes a Dover, DE, HVAC contractor<\/a> to determine the condition of your ducts through the process of duct testing. We offer duct testing as part of our service to care for home ventilation systems (the \u201cV\u201d in HVAC). This might sound like an unimportant job, but duct testing is useful. In fact, it can mean the difference in an efficient and comfortable home, and an inefficient, unevenly heated and cooled, and unhealthy home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Duct testing locates air leaks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The purpose of duct testing is to determine the integrity of\nthe ducts of the HVAC system. Ducts are designed to maintain an airtight seal along\ntheir length. This is necessary to prevent loss of air pressure and to keep the\ndistribution of conditioned air even among the rooms. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To test ducts, our technicians first seal off the registers in\nthe house to close off the ductwork. The technicians than raise the air\npressure in the ducts and measure how fast it declines. The faster the drop,\nthe more air leaks are present in the ducts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Air leaks are costly<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

How much difference do these air leaks make? Much more than\nyou may think. The US Department of Energy has determined that as much as 30% of\nthe air passing through the ducts can escape through the leaks. That\u2019s almost a\nthird of the air you\u2019ve already paid to have heated or cooled going to waste. Imagine\nspending a third of your winter heating budget to provide heat to the attic\u2014that\u2019s\nwhat happens when you\u2019ve got leaking ductwork.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Air leaks cause discomfort<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The general drop in air pressure inside the ductwork because\nof leaks will lower comfort throughout the house. The most notable negative effect\nis uneven heating and cooling, with some rooms receiving much less conditioned\nair than they are supposed to. One of the early signs you may need to schedule\nduct testing is finding rooms that are too cold or too hot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Air leaks can lead to contaminant-filled air<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Those gaps and holes in the ductwork will allow dust and\nother debris from places like the attic and between the walls to sneak into the\nair blown around the house. It can also cause swings in humidity levels. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Schedule duct testing regularly or when you believe your ducts are in\ntrouble<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you have any reason to suspect leaky air ducts based on\nhigher bills, dusty air, and drops in comfort, schedule duct testing right\naway. We also recommend having duct testing done every three to five years even\nif you don\u2019t notice symptoms of problems. You may be paying more and not even know\nit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Atlantic Refrigeration & Air Conditioning, Inc. has delivered over 30 years of quality service. Schedule duct testing and other HVAC services today.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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