Air Duct Installation

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Signs that it's time to replace your air ducts

Identifying When to Replace Your Air Ducts

Regardless of whether you are concerned about the air ducts in your home or business establishment, the signs that it's time to replace your air ducts are more or less the same. Here are 5 sure signs that your air ducts are failing and you might want to consider installing new ones.

Age:

Even if you haven't had a problem with your air ducts yet, you should replace them after a certain length of time. Not all problems can be easily seen. Ducts inside the walls can corrode, causing your heating or cooling system to fail with no warning at all. That's why it's best to get them replaced every 15 to 20 years, even if problems don't seem to have developed yet.

Cost:

One of the clearest indicators of a problem with the ducts that move hot or cold air through your home or office is the cost of your heating or air conditioning bill. If you notice that your energy bill has suddenly increased by a large amount, that may be due to a failure in your duct system.

Excessive Dust:

An efficient heating or cooling system should move air through your home or office well. So, if excessive amounts of dust seem to settle in any room of your home or business, it's an indicator that the air flow to that area is not as efficient as it should be. Therefore, there could be a problem with the ducts leading to that room or area.

General Discomfort:

If you find yourself freezing in winter or roasting in summer, despite having your hear or air conditioner turned on full blast, that's another sign that your old duct system may be clogged or damaged. Clearly, the hot or cold air is not being transferred and circulating efficiently, which can make it difficult for the occupants of your home or office to get comfortable or focus on what they need to do.

Unusual Noises:

It can be easy to dismiss an unusual noise as coincidental or slightly annoying, but not really a problem. Unfortunately, an unusual noise can be a sign of a major problem with your duct system. Specifically, you should listen for a hissing noise as you turn the system on. That can be the sound of air escaping through a leak in your duct system. That leak can reduce the efficiency of your system and cause your heating and cooling bills to skyrocket.

Protect Yourself:

Now that you can recognize the signs of air duct failure, it's important to protect yourself, your family, or your employees by getting your air ducts replaced. After all, faulty air ducts can cause health problems, as well as discomfort and higher utility bills. So, if you suspect that your air ducts need to be repaired or replaced, contact us. Our certified HVAC technicians will determine if you need to have new air ducts installed or if we can simply repair your existing duct system.