Your ductwork delivers conditioned air into your living space. If damaged, it can cause disruptions in your heating and cooling system, compromise air circulation and decrease indoor comfort. In this article, heating service experts reveal some of the most common things that can damage your ductwork.
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Blockages. Failing to perform regular cleaning and maintenance can end up damaging your entire ductwork system. When left unchecked, clogged air ducts will force your system to work overtime in order to reach the desired indoor temperature, resulting in increased energy bills. To prevent this, move wall hangings and furniture that are covering air vents and address damage around the seams, if any.
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Rust. Rust often occurs in older homes. For example, If the metal sheeting nailed across the bottom of the floor joist has rusted, there’s a high chance that your system will experience severe air leaks, leading to increased heating and cooling costs, says an air conditioning service specialist.
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Improper cleaning. Flexible ducting, also known as flex ducts, connects the heating and cooling ductwork to the air distribution system. It can be damaged due to aggressive or improper cleaning of the ductwork. When such damage occurs, the fiberglass in the ductwork is exposed and released into the air, potentially causing poor indoor air quality and health problems.
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Old age. Some parts of the ductwork system can weaken and break down over time. While this can be prompted by daily wear and tear, old age is often the obvious reason. This can lead to a partial or complete collapse of sections of air ducts, which will also result in restricted airflow in certain areas of the house.
For heating and air conditioning tune-up and maintenance services, turn to American Refrigeration Heating and Air Conditioning Co., Inc. Our certified technicians aim to provide the year-round comfort and efficiency each and every client deserves through industry-leading products and outstanding customer service. Call us at (662) 337-7968 or fill out our contact form to request a free, no-obligation estimate.
