In this blog entry, our professional Chicago HVAC inspection and cleaning service team will detail the main connections associated between sealing your air ducts and reducing your allergies.
How can leaky air ducts impact the quality of your indoor air?
In most homes, nearly 40% of the air that is blown out from your furnace or air conditioner doesn’t even make it to your air vents, because it escapes through even microscopic holes or cracks in your air duct. Additionally this means that potential contaminants from crawl spaces, basement, and attics can enter your air duct system through these microscopic holes. Your HVAC system will, then re-circulate air in your home that is contaminated with dust, mold, spores, pet, dander, pollen, germs, or other allergens into your living spaces, severely degrading the quality of your indoor air.
What are the benefits of professional air duct sealing?
The best solution to leaky air ducts is aerosol based air duct sealing. This technology stops leaks from the inside out with your air ducts, and when complete, allows your HVAC system to run far more efficiently and more evenly and consistently heat and cool your home. This makes your living space more comfortable and also lowers your energy bills.
What are the main signs that you need air duct sealing in your home?
The main signs that your air ducts need sealing are allergy symptoms suddenly worsening when you’re in your home, suddenly noticing a musty odor when your vents are turned on, noticing increased dust accumulation throughout your home or on air duct vents, and/or noticing a sudden increase in your energy bills. All of the above mentioned issues can be solved by having your air ducts professionally sealed.