Ducts: To Re-Coat Or Not?
A major component of your homes heating and cooling system that is very often overlooked are the ducts that move air throughout your home. Many people pay very close attention to the state and condition of the condenser, blower, or furnace but fail to inspect the condition of the ducts that are circulating all the air around their home. Leaking or poorly sealed vents and ducts can lead to higher utility bills during heat waves or cold snaps, rooms that are not getting adequate air flow, large portions or spaces in your home that being heated or cooled at all! So there is a very simple solution to this somewhat costly dilemma, and that solution is to have your ducts inspected and re-coated by a HVAC professional.
The duct re-coating process is rather straight forward, and you can expect most companies to follow a similar procedure. A technician will come out and check the system of ducts and vents that run throughout your home or office, and based on what is noted will recommend the proper duct sealant and means to do it. When they seal the ducts, depending on the product that you choose to use, you can expect a large savings in your monthly utility bills, improved air flow and pressure in heating or cooling your home and depending on the product used a reduction in the amount of organic material present in the air being circulated. Some of the sealants prevent growths from accumulating for up to ten years, while other remove allergens and other environmental contaminants that previously may have been moving throughout your ducts. Whichever product you and your HVAC contractor choose to use, rest assured it is something that you will notice the benefits of it almost immediately.
