Ducted air conditioning
With the rise in energy prices and the current uncertain global economic situation, we have all become used to talking about energy efficiency. It simply makes sense, to save money by making your home as energy efficient as possible and it’s an environmentally sound strategy as well. We can unplug our electronic devices at night, keep our windows closed to maintain heating or cooling and even turn the lights out as we leave the room. All of these simple strategies can add up to energy savings, but one aspect of energy saving is not discussed very often, and that is heating ducts. Ensuring that your ducts are sealed will have great benefits for your home, let’s examine this in more detail.
The basic premise:
If you have a ducted heating system and you really want to take energy efficiency to the next level, it’s time to seal your ducts. Badly sealed ductwork can really eat into your money, and you will not be able to contain an adequate airflow through your home. This will lead to uneven heating and higher energy bills. Sealing ducts is best carried out by a professional, but the money is well spent and easily recouped in lower energy bills in the medium to long term.
How are ducts sealed?
Over the years, it’s highly likely that some leaks will appear in your ductwork. It’s not possible to avoid these gaps from forming, but you need to be aware of them and how they affect your home. The first thing a professional HVAC technician will do is establish how bad the leak or leaks are and formulate a plan to seal them. The sealing process is often achieved by using duct sealing material that contains polymer particles. This effectively plugs the leak and maintains airflow and heating efficiency. The final result will be an HVAC system that should perform as good as new.
The importance of sealed ducts:
As leaks spread throughout your duct network, you will lose your precious treated air. This air has been paid for via your energy bill, and you will be wasting money. However, there is another hidden cost, when the system is less efficient, it will have to work harder to compensate. This will add wear and tear that could lead to a component failure and a repair that would have been unnecessary if the leak had been sealed. Also, it should be noted that a leak can also allow material, such as dirt, dust, and hazardous particles into the airflow and distribute these through the home. This is bad news for any people in the home that suffer from respiratory illness or allergies.
If they are looking for ducted gas heating, Perth residents should contact us here at Mouritz. We can offer a wide variety of heating and cooling solutions, including ducted gas heating systems. We carry out installations, servicing, and repairs, for both domestic and commercial systems. Our team members are ready to discuss your needs in greater detail, and they will be happy to answer any further queries that you may have.
Matt Mouritz · Director
Matt is a director at Mouritz, a Perth based air conditioning and solar specialist. He shares straightforward advice on choosing, running and looking after cooling, heating and solar systems, with a focus on what actually works for Perth homes and our local climate. When he is not writing, he is helping customers find the right setup for their home and budget.
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