Typical duct systems lose 25% to 40% of the energy produced by the HVAC.

Typical duct systems lose 25% to 40% of the energy produced by the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC). Studies conducted by utility companies and energy experts throughout the country have verified most heating and cooling systems have 1 or more problems that reduce the true efficiency:

The Duct System has Large Air Leaks.

The Duct System is Restricting Airflow.

The Wrong Sized Heating and Cooling Equipment was Installed.

The Heating or Cooling Equipment was installed incorrectly.

The House has Large Hidden Air Leaks which Create Hot or Cold Rooms (micro climates)

Specialized equipment can be used to quickly test for air leaks in the duct system, and estimate the annual efficiency loss from duct leakage. Blower Door, Duct Blaster and Infra Red Camera’s are a few you should be looking for by your technician.

Remember

Always use technicians that receive the latest training on the newest diagnostic procedures so they can find and fix comfort problems, and keep your utility

bills low. Use the companies that invest in the best diagnostic tools to evaluate and test your house. Guesswork and rules of thumb should not be in there toolbox. Remember this motto: The best test, the rest guess!: Oversized air conditioners and heat pumps do not run long enough to remove moisture from the air. Result: Your house feels damp and muggy. Oversized units also tend to cycle on and off more frequently, resulting in large temperature swings and more wear on the equipment.