Is Your Duct System Costing You Money?

Save Money, provide a more comfortable environment, and protect your health…How?  The answer lies with your duct system!

Let’s face it; everyone in today’s economy is looking to save a buck or two.  We can cut back on going to the coffee shop every morning, but we can also look at making some home improvements that can not only save us money, but it can help keep us healthy and comfortable.  Whether you have a heating and air conditioning system that is 15 years old or 2 years old, the duct system attached to it needs to be in top notch condition in order to TRULY save energy! 

What is it and why is it so important?  The duct system is the tubes that distribute the warmed or cooled air into your home.  So, in order to get all the air your heating and air is conditioning into the living spaces of your home, the duct system must be sealed and insulated.  Otherwise, spaces like your attic and crawl space is eating up some of that conditioned air. 

Do you have one room or area that is cold in the winter and hot in the summer?  The duct system may be the culprit.  Many times we see new homes, as well as old homes, that have areas that just aren’t comfortable.  There are a wide variety of causes that range from a loose or fallen duct run to during construction or remodel a duct run was left out or sheet rock was placed over the vent.  These issues not only cause you to not be comfortable; they may also shorten the life of your equipment.

Now, I know you must be thinking, how can my duct system protect my health?  A duct system does not only push air into your home; it also pulls air into the system.  This causes a constant cycle or flow of air.  If the duct system has holes, cracks, gaps, or thin spots, it is possible to pull harmful gasses like carbon monoxide into your home.  Also, here in the South, our allergies can get pretty out of control certain times of the year.  A leaking duct system can allow pollen, dust, etc. from outside into your home.

The highly trained service technicians at Carolina Heating and Air Design will evaluate your current duct system and give you recommendations on the overall condition and how to make it even better.  We are focused on giving you options so you can save money, be more comfortable, and protect your health! 

Call us today at 980-235-0055 to schedule an appointment.