Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Duct Blaster Testing

Another main source of energy loss and reason for increased utility bills occurs within a homes' ductwork.  Considering there are over a million miles of forced-air ductwork in American homes it is not uncommon to have leaky ducts.  If you have leaks in your ducts you can lose heated or cooled air that you pay for into unconditioned spaces such as crawlspaces or attics.  In addition to this, leaks can also draw unconditioned air into the system contributing to poor indoor air quality.

Click on the link above for a short video clip further explaining the duct blaster test.

Leaking Duct      

 
An example of crimped ductwork, which restricts air flow.

Properly Sealed Ductwork

1 comments:

Unknown said...

we should think about these facts seriously. This systems should be under regular inspection. San Jose Heating

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