Discovering duct leaks
I recently study an article focused on improving the energy efficiency of the home.
According to this article, heating plus cooling accounts for approximately 50% of household energy consumption.
It listed suggestions on how to prevent conditioned air from escaping plus outdoor air from coming in. I was already aware of various of the recommendations. I recognize that it’s a nice method to close the curtains against the heat of the afternoon while in the summer time plus open them up to welcome in the sunshine while in the winter. I make sure to consistently substitute the air filters of the cooling system plus oil furnace plus schedule professional service every Spring plus fall. I’ve invested into thermal pane, low E, Energy Star rated windows plus meticulously caulked around them. I’ve added insulation to the attic, weatherstripped exterior doors plus installed overhead ceiling fans. I was doubtful when the article claimed that the majority of homes sacrifice up to 30% of heated plus cooled air to holes plus leaks in the HVAC duct. I decided to have our duct method diagnosed by a licensed Heating plus Air Conditioning contractor. The contractor informed myself and others that our ducts were wasting approximately 20% of heated plus cooled air. That energy waste adds up to a significant expense. I had no method how to go about fixing the problem. The HVAC ducts are concealed inside walls plus ceilings plus nearly impossible to access, fortunately, there is a process called Aeroseal that works to resolve problems from inside the pipes. The contractor jammed off the supply plus return vents, then introduced highly pressurized air into the ducts. The air contains polymer particles that are non-toxic yet sticky. As the air leaked from cracks plus holes, the adhesive particles clung to the edges. They steadily built up to form an airslim seal.