Ductwork Repair & Design
Did you know 20 to 30 percent of air is lost while passing through ducts with holes, leaks, or disconnections? Duct design is not something most homeowners consider. As long as the system is performing effectively, what happens with the ductwork is not a concern. However, if the ductwork in your home was not properly designed, you will feel the effects in many ways. When duct design is an issue, high utility costs, inconsistent heating and cooling, and poor air quality are all red flags.
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What Does Duct Work Modification Involve?
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Examine the ducts from beginning to end
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Check the air moving through the ducts to see if the ducts are the right size
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Connect disconnected ducts, repair what needs repairing, and straighten out tubing
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Seal everything
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Fabricate new ducts if needed
Benefits of Proper Duct Design
The payoff extends beyond the potentially hundreds of dollars a year saved through lower operating costs. Proper ductwork design also promotes better air quality, a more environmentally-friendly system, and enhanced interior comfort all year round. When a duct system is professionally sized, designed, and installed, it meets the following standards:
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The system provides the correct volume of conditioned air to meet the heating and cooling requirements of all rooms in the house.
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The ductwork is sealed to prevent loss of conditioned air and/or to avoid drawing in contaminated air from unconditioned zones of the home.
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The airflow in supply and return ducts is balanced so as to produce a neutral air pressure environment in each room.
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All duct joints must be secured mechanically with sheet metal screws and not merely press-fitted together. These joints should be sealed with mastic paste, metal foil tape or both.
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The Air Conditioning Contractors of America publishes Manual D, the accepted industry standard software for duct design used by all reputable HVAC professionals.