Respect and Inspect Your Ducts!

4/1/2019 (Permalink)

Respect and Inspect Your Ducts!

In your home or business, ductwork is a major part of your HVAC system. Ductwork delivers conditioned air to your rooms and returns the air back to the unit to be reconditioned. After years of use, cracks or openings may appear in or on the ducts. Sealed ducts are vital for comfort for several reasons:

• Prevent dirt and dust from entering the rooms
• Maintain a constant conditioned air temperature
• Keep moisture from entering the ducts, raising humidity levels
• Discourage growth (mold or mildew) from growing inside the ducts
• Prevent unwanted pests from entering the ducts, causing unpleasant odors
• Reduce heating or cooling costs from wasted energy

A duct inspection is important for quality indoor air, lowering energy costs and locating possible problems before they become costly ones. Consider performing a duct inspection with SERVPRO of Sussex County in the spring and fall when you change over from heating to cooling your home.

As a home or business owner, you can perform a visual ductwork inspection, looking for these common signs of damaged ducts:

• Lack of cooling or heating: Check for worn or torn insulation in unconditioned areas, such as attics, crawl spaces or basements.
• Rattling noise: Possible loose joints in the ducts.
• Air volume low: Possible presence of cracks or holes.
• Sagging ducts: Hangers holding up the ducts may be loose.
• Foul smell coming from ducts: Possible moisture, mold or mildew presence.

Although you can do small repairs like replacing insulation it is best to contact SERVPRO of Sussex County to perform an extensive ductwork inspection and evaluate the condition of your ductwork. We will determine if your ducts are damaged or if replacement is necessary. SERVPRO of Sussex County has the most advanced equipment to inspect and clean ducts.  Call us today!