Air ducts are an important aspect of your HVAC system. However, often homeowners are unaware that they are in need of repair or service. Poorly maintained air ducts can have detrimental effects, including increasing your heating and cooling costs as well as affecting your air quality. There are several good reasons why you should have your air ducts regularly inspected to protect your family and to improve the efficiency of your HVAC system.
Importance Of Maintaining Your Air Ducts
Regardless of how well your HVAC system seems to work or how new your air filters are, if your air ducts are dirty or in poor repair, your entire system may be working inefficiently. Your air ducts transport the heated or cooled air throughout your home, so any issues in these ducts can affect your entire home. Here are few excellent reasons to schedule a air duct inspection:
- Energy costs. Any holes or cracks in your air ducts may be leaking your expensively cooled or heated air before it reaches your vents. One of the biggest causes of high heating or cooling costs is poorly maintained air ducts.
- Air quality. Over time dirt, dust and even pest debris can accumulate in air ducts. The air that travels through these ducts is picking up these elements and pushing them out into your home. This can hurt your air quality, increasing the chance of allergies and other illnesses.
- Efficiency. If a duct to certain rooms or areas of the home is damaged, it can affect how efficiently that area is cooled or heated. Does one room or area seem to be more difficult to keep at a comfortable temperature? It may be a problem in your duct work.
If you have not had your air ducts cleaned or inspected in a year or more, it may be time to schedule a time for your HVAC professional for a system efficiency analysis appointment. In the long run, it could save you money off your energy bills and increase the quality of air in your home.
Posted on behalf of James Smith, ClimateSmith LLC
