Celco Heating and Air Conditioning Blog : Posts Tagged ‘Duct Sealing’

Does My Ductwork Need Repairs?

Monday, July 23rd, 2018

ductsWindow unit air conditioners are still commonly used, but they really are not ideal for cooling an entire home. They are noisy, they leave your home unsecured, and you have to lug them around the house, install them for the summer, and take them out when the cooling season is over. They’re handy for single dorm rooms and studio apartments, but a central AC is much, much better for whole-house cooling needs. Unless the ductwork is in bad shape, that is.

Leaky or otherwise damaged air ducts can lead to a whole lot of problems for homeowners. Unfortunately, determining if your air ducts are damaged can be a problem in and of itself. After all, the ducts servicing your home are not really all that visible. It’s not as if you want to be looking at them all of the time, right? Of course not. That is why you need to work with trained professionals to pinpoint the source of any leaks and to resolve them completely. We’re the HVAC company in Fairfield, CT to repair your ducts.

Read on for some tips about common warning signs.

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Is Your Ductwork in Great Working Condition?

Monday, June 26th, 2017

sealing-ductsThe heat of summer is settling in, and hot days are becoming the norm once more. Are you completely satisfied with the performance of your air conditioning system thus far? If not, then you had better take the steps necessary for getting your system back on track before the remainder of the summer season takes its toll. While many homeowners think that having their AC tuned up will do the trick, they are overlooking a vital part of the system that doesn’t get tuned up: their ductwork.

If your air ducts in Stamford, CT are not in great working condition, then you are not going to be able to use your air conditioner with the results that we know you deserve. That is why you should learn to recognize the warning signs that your air ducts are compromised. Once you can do that, you can go about hiring qualified professionals to resolve the problems leading to the symptoms that you’ve noticed.

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Be Sure to Get Your Ducts Sealed This Summer

Monday, April 25th, 2016

When it comes to preparing for the heat of summer, most people know to get their air conditioners professionally checked. Far fewer people, however, pay any attention to their ducts. That ends up costing them quite a bit every summer, both in terms of comfort and efficiency. Read on to find out more about duct sealing, and why you should schedule it this summer.

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Why You Should Seal Your Ducts This Winter

Monday, February 15th, 2016

Forced air heating systems have a lot to offer. They’re relatively affordable, effective, and can operate in a wide variety of different homes. However, they are not perfect. If you’re using a centralized forced air heating system, like a furnace or heat pump, then you should be aware of one of the biggest problems that can afflict those systems: duct leaks. Let’s take a look at why duct leaks are such a problem, and why you should have your ducts sealed this winter.

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Does Your Ductwork Need Service before Winter?

Monday, October 19th, 2015

If your home uses ductwork to deliver the warm air from your heating system, you know how important having an efficient, reliable ductwork system is to your home. But it can be hard to tell when your ductwork needs help because the vast majority of it resides behind walls, ceilings and floors. Being aware of the signs of faulty ductwork is important, and your Celco Heating and Air Conditioning expert will be able to determine which duct service will best remedy any issues you are experiencing with your ductwork.

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What Is Duct Sealing and Why Is It Important?

Monday, August 17th, 2015

When you look at your whole home air conditioning system, you can see that there are two separate but equally important aspects to the system: the air conditioner, which generates the cool air, and the ductwork, which delivers the cool air to your living spaces. If either one of these systems is faulty, your air conditioner will not work as optimally as it should. One way to resolve issues of faulty ductwork is to hire the indoor air quality professionals at Celco Heating and Air Conditioning to perform professional duct sealing on your home’s ductwork system.

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Is Duct Sealing Really Necessary?

Friday, February 27th, 2015

At Celco Heating and Air Conditioning, we believe that our clients deserve to live in complete comfort. It our goal to ensure that they have everything that they need in order to do so. This includes quality air ducts, should they utilize a ducted forced air distribution system with their heaters and/or air conditioners. Even the best air ducts, though, and even those properly installed, can degrade in quality over time. Even if the air ducts themselves are fine, it is possible that the connections in the ductwork system may falter over the years. In such instances, professional duct sealing in Greenwich is absolutely necessary. Not every system will encounter these problems, no more than every home will require a new roof. However, should you suspect that there is a problem with your ductwork, we encourage you to contact us immediately. We’ll determine with certainty whether or not duct sealing is necessary in your home. 

Of course, before you can go about scheduling any necessary duct sealing services, you will first have to recognize that there is a problem with your ductwork to begin with. You don’t need to diagnose the issue precisely, but it does help to have some idea that there is an issue with your ducts. Fortunately, there are a few signs which may inform you of such issues. One such sign is the occurrence of strange sounds coming from your air ducts. If you hear whistling noises, for instance, when heating and cooling your home, it may be due to leaks in your ductwork. Such air leaks can lead to energy loss and reduced indoor air quality, so having your ductwork professionally sealed promptly is a top priority.

Because leaky ductwork can lead to wasted energy, a spike in your heating and cooling costs is another strong indicator that there is a problem with your ductwork. There are a few different problems that may lead to such a spike, so it is important that you have a professional evaluate the situation. You may also notice a decline in indoor air quality, as pollutants can make their way into leaky ductwork and then throughout your entire home. By sealing your ductwork professionally, our team can help you to breathe the high quality of air that you deserve.

Duct sealing in Greenwich is a service that can benefit a number of homeowners. However, it is not necessarily a service that everyone will find necessary. Should it be, though, duct tape and DIY sealing attempts are off the table. Schedule your duct sealing services with a qualified technician on our staff. 

If you believe that there may be a problem with your ductwork, it is wise to schedule service with the pros at Celco Heating and Air Conditioning to find out for certain.

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