Duct sealing is the process of properly closing small gaps and connecting the ducts to ensure that air does not escape from the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system. This helps the system to work more efficiently and evenly distribute air throughout the house. To make sure that duct sealing is the right solution for your home, Ecotelligent Homes tests the static pressure of the system and will recommend changes to the duct system to avoid problems related to static pressure. Qualified professionals must seal and insulate ducts in unconditioned spaces to guarantee that the proper sealing materials are used.
Sealing the ducts prevents air from escaping through leaks and cracks, making it difficult for the HVAC system to work. Minor duct repairs can be done easily, but sealing and insulating ducts in unconditioned spaces requires professional help. Ducts can be configured in a variety of ways, such as trunk, branched, and radial supply duct configurations. These are most suitable for ducting located in conditioned spaces.
If you have uncomfortable rooms in your home or are uncertain if duct sealing is affecting your boiler, contact Ecotelligent Homes today. Ducts can also be located in a sealed and insulated shutter that extends to the attic or can be built on raised floors. Sealing the leaking ducts in your home will reduce energy consumption, since no air will escape through leaks and cracks. This will help bring cleaner, contaminant-free air to every room in the house. When duct sealing is performed in poorly designed duct systems, airflow can be impaired and, in many cases, diminished. Even well-sealed and insulated ducts leak and lose some heat, which is why many new energy-efficient homes place the duct system inside the home's conditioned space.
This is where duct sealing comes into play to eliminate this problem and prevent your HVAC system from working overtime to compensate for air loss. So, can you still use your HVAC system while your ducts are being sealed? The answer is yes! Duct sealing does not interfere with your HVAC system's operation. In fact, it helps it run more efficiently by preventing air from escaping through leaks and cracks.
