Through a duct system, your HVAC system transports warm or cool air throughout your home. However, it is prone to clogging with time, causing the machine to provide inefficient conditioned air. Luxe Ducts outlines the warning signs to look for and how to check for ducting obstructions today.
DIFFERENCES IN TEMPERATURE
A temperature discrepancy is the most obvious indicator of clogged air ducts in your home. This is most likely to occur if you set your whole-home thermostat to the appropriate setting only to discover that one region is warmer or colder than the others
A REDUCTION IN MONTHLY ENERGY BILLS
Because a clogged air duct cannot reach the temperature you set on your thermostat, your HVAC system must work twice as hard to effectively warm or cool it. This will raise your monthly energy bills and put your heating and cooling systems at risk of early failure.
INDOOR AIR QUALITY IMPROVEMENT
Clogs in your ductwork will prevent proper airflow, resulting in poor indoor air quality. You will most likely acquire respiratory problems such as sneezing and coughing as a result of the presence of stale air and the poisons it carries. Two examples are mold and volatile organic compounds (VOCs).
SEARCHING FOR BLOCKAGE
A trained heating and air conditioning repair technician can help you diagnose and resolve this issue. Make certain that there is a clog in the air ducts before contacting the pros. To begin, switch on your HVAC system and wait for the fan to start blowing. Examine the airflow vents in each region, noting which ones seem to be blowing less.
Also, try removing the filters while checking the ducts. Examine the air vents in the rooms with poor airflow. If no improvement is made, a specific duct may be blocked. Then, before checking your ductwork, remove the vent covers and look behind the vent grille for dirt. With a flashlight, inspect the inside of the ducts, noting any damage around the seams and checking that the dampers are open.
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