If you live in an older home, your ductwork might not be adequate for modern high-efficiency HVAC equipment. Ducts and their related components—seams, seals and joists—begin to break down around 15 years. They hit their maximum usability around 20 to 25 years.
Ductwork also expands and contracts throughout the change in temperatures. These changes over the years can cause it to break apart and allow air to escape. Leaks can hike your utility costs and cause poor indoor air quality. Cracked ducts can draw in and circulate pollen, dust and other impurities.
Your attic, crawl space, garage or other uninsulated space could contain some of your ductwork. Moisture can form during high temperatures, causing rust to eat through the metal.
5 Signs You Need to Replace Your Ductwork
There are a couple of other hints that can indicate ductwork needs to be replaced:
1.Your ducts are more than 15 years old.
2.Your home is extremely dusty, or allergies are more severe at home.
3.You can’t control the temperature in specific areas.
4.You can see ducts that are kinked.
5.You smell a strong mildew scent when your HVAC unit is running.
Having Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning put in new ductwork can make your home more pleasant—and healthier—through superior temperature regulation and air quality. Plus, it can boost your furnace’s and air conditioner’s efficiency.
