The Benefits of Sealing the Air Ducts In Your Home

A typical air duct system is made up of many sections with just as many joints, and the more joints there are, the greater the risk of leaks. In today’s post, Entergis Testing and Sealing, LLC discusses how air leakage and testing and sealing can benefit your home’s air duct system.

How Do Air Duct Leaks Form?

Every segment of an air duct system is sealed using caulk, tape or some kind of sealant. Properly-sealed air ducts will deliver warm or cool air from your heater or air conditioner with minimal loss of heated or cooled air. However, the seal around these joints can deteriorate over time. Also, corrosion can create holes in the air duct segments, sometimes in areas that may not be readily visible and may be missed during a casual inspection.

Benefits of Air Leakage Testing & Sealing

The following are some of the benefits of addressing leaks in the air ducts:

Energy savings — Sealed air ducts can prevent the loss of warm or cool air through leaks, which can aid in reducing the workload on your heating and air conditioning systems and help you save on your utility bills.

Prolonged HVAC lifespan — Another benefit of the reduced workload is that it can help improve your HVAC system’s efficiency and prolong its expected lifespan. It can also help reduce the likelihood of unexpected breakdowns and the costs associated with it.

More comfortable indoor spaces — The problem with leaky air ducts is that conditioned air goes where it shouldn’t, which can result in inadequate heating and cooling that make your indoor spaces uncomfortable. Sealed air ducts can help ensure your family’s comfort by keeping airflow where you need it.

Improved indoor air quality — Above we discussed what leaks out of leaky air ducts; there’s also the matter of what gets in them. Indoor air pollutants such as dust and mold spores can infiltrate the air that enters your living spaces. Since leaks can affect a room’s airflow, this means indoor air pollutants that are already in the room can’t be easily flushed out. In sealed air ducts, indoor air pollutants are filtered through the HVAC system’s air handler, while stale air is taken out through dedicated return ducts. This can help maintain clean air throughout the house.

Entergis Testing and Sealing, LLC is your leading provider of air leakage testing and sealing services. Give us a call at (225) 577-6799. You can also fill out our contact form to schedule an appointment. We serve customers in Louisiana, Mississippi, and East Texas.