Are you losing energy because your ductwork wasn’t properly designed and installed? Many homes in the Hampton Roads area are losing as much as 40 percent of energy because of inefficient ductwork, but it’s not always easy to tell if this is the case.
During design and installation, your contractor may use Manual D, which contains the Air Conditioning Contractors of America guidelines for installing efficient ducts. The process includes more than one step. Your contractor should:
The best time to take care of correct duct design is during installation, but a retrofit can correct problems that might be present. Also, sealing and insulating can have a big impact on reducing energy loss.
Ultimately the best way to determine whether your ductwork is saving or wasting energy is to have your system inspected. Give Russell’s Heating & Coolinga call today. Our friendly team will be happy to evaluate your ducts and help you save!
Our goal is to help educate our customers about energy and home comfort issues (specific to HVAC systems).
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