Why new ductwork can make your homes heating more efficient
Time for new ductwork? A home’s furnace and air conditioner are indispensable pieces of equipment to create a comfortable, temperate atmosphere indoors throughout the year. But the air heated or cooled by these pieces wouldn’t be nearly as comforting or precise without the proper ductwork directing and controlling the flow of air within houses and spaces.
For homeowners searching for ways to ensure their indoor airflow remains at peak efficiency and maximum comfort, replacing the indoor ductwork may be the solution. New ductwork can be made specifically to form fit to individual homes, providing a tailor-made solution that better directs the air and maximizes the coverage for heating and cooling. Before getting too deep into heating season, consider upgrading to new ductwork to ease the strain on the HVAC and utilize the system’s full potential.
Just the Right Size
Rather than a one-size-fits-most installation that comes when homes are first built, new ductwork will be optimized to the curves and contours that run within the walls of the home. This allows the ducts to be run in more straight lines — with tighter fits to provide a more direct route for airflow — which increases energy efficiency.
This also means that the ducts will be correctly sized to the home’s furnace. Rather than running a furnace with mismatched ducts that are potentially too large or small, new ductwork optimizes how the furnace runs, ensuring it works to heat the home rather than working harder than necessary to accommodate for poor airflow.
Boosted Indoor Air Quality
As mentioned, new ductwork can be optimized with straighter pathways. This helps increase air quality by cutting down on the spaces where dust and debris can gather in the ducts — such as curves, seams, turns, and connectors. Fewer areas to congregate means fewer airborne allergens, pet dander, mold spores, and bacteria floating through the home, and less dust and debris to settle on surfaces.
Replacing a home’s ductwork also means removing all the build-up currently present in the ducts, and starting from scratch. Duct cleaning should still be a regularly scheduled occurrence, but this way should cut down on the frequency and the length of time the cleaning actually takes.
Reduce Air Leaks and Prep for Home Upgrades
Replacing older or standard ductwork means eliminating connectors and sections that may be leaking air from hairline cracks or loosened connections. In areas that are not precisely aligned or properly fitted, air leaks will cause both the temperature to fall out of alignment between rooms — creating colder and warmer pockets — and increase wear-and-tear on the entire HVAC system as it runs harder to make up for the leaking air. This, in turn, leads to more potential or faster breakdowns, and requires more maintenance.
New ductwork makes future renovations or expansions easier for homeowners. When installing or heavily renovating a space, the precise layout consideration of a home’s new ductwork allows for the new sections or renovations to be built-out more easily, connecting to a ductwork system that is already prepared for expansion.
New ductwork will operate much like old ductwork, out of the way and behind the scenes. But new ductwork does its job without the same bumps, thumps, and basic setup, providing homeowners with greater peace of mind, quality time indoors, and comfort every day of the year. If you are ready to put in new ductwork to boost your home’s air quality, or if you have questions about where to begin and what’s involved, reach out to the HVAC professionals at Duane Blanton Plumbing, Sewer, Heating and Cooling. With over 30 years of HVAC experience, the technicians at Duane Blanton will be able to help guide you through the ins and outs of your home’s ducts, and recommend the best course of action to take if you’re considering repairing, replacing, or upgrading your duct system. Schedule an appointment with Duane Blanton Plumbing, Sewer, Heating and Cooling today, via phone at (815) 781-2567, or conveniently online with their online scheduling portal.
Duane Blanton Plumbing, Sewer, Heating, and Cooling is proud to be a Bryant Factory Authorized Dealer, offering top-quality heating and cooling options to fit the specific needs of Duane Blanton customers. The quality, comfort, and efficiency of Bryant Heating & Cooling Systems’ products naturally aligns with Duane Blanton’s drive to provide an exceptional customer service experience. Ask a Duane Blanton Plumbing, Sewer, Heating, and Cooling expert today about the advantages of upgrading to a new Bryant Heating & Cooling system for your home!
And Cooling is proud to be a Bryant Factory Authorized Dealer, offering top-quality heating and cooling options to fit the specific needs of Duane Blanton customers. The quality, comfort, and efficiency of Bryant Heating & Cooling Systems’ products naturally aligns with Duane Blanton’s drive to provide an exceptional customer service experience. Ask a Duane Blanton Plumbing, Sewer, Heating, and Cooling expert today about the advantages of upgrading to a new Bryant Heating & Cooling system for your home!
