{"id":802,"date":"2023-01-16T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-01-16T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.daimion.com\/blog\/?p=802"},"modified":"2023-01-16T13:57:56","modified_gmt":"2023-01-16T18:57:56","slug":"how-duct-testing-can-save-you-money-for-years","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.daimion.com\/blog\/heating-service\/how-duct-testing-can-save-you-money-for-years\/","title":{"rendered":"How Duct Testing Can Save You Money for Years"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.daimion.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/iStock-175264986_1920x1370-3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"214\" src=\"https:\/\/www.daimion.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/iStock-175264986_1920x1370-3-300x214.jpg\" alt=\"technician-fixing-ductwork\" class=\"wp-image-803\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.daimion.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/iStock-175264986_1920x1370-3-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.daimion.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/iStock-175264986_1920x1370-3-1024x731.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.daimion.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/iStock-175264986_1920x1370-3-768x548.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.daimion.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/iStock-175264986_1920x1370-3-1536x1096.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.daimion.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/iStock-175264986_1920x1370-3.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Think of your HVAC system as the heart of your home, and the ducts are the arteries. They sprawl through your home to keep your summers cool, and your winters warm. You want each artery to be able to \u201cpump\u201d as much as possible, right? Your ducts might not be as efficient as you thought, which is why you may need duct testing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Getting <a href=\"\/duct-services\/duct-testing-sealing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">duct testing in Phoenixville, PA<\/a> means boosting your home\u2019s energy efficiency and prolonging the life of your HVAC system by giving it the best environment possible. Duct testing helps us find out where any shortcomings may be so we can repair them and restore your HVAC system\u2019s prime efficiency. This is how it saves you money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Boost Your Energy Efficiency<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Duct testing highlights all the problems with your ductwork. Once everything is sealed off, your technician can test the air pressure inside your ducts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your technician will gauge the air pressure reading and determine if there\u2019s a leak anywhere in your ductwork. If it\u2019s been 5+ years since your last duct sealing (or you don\u2019t know when you last had duct sealing services), there\u2019s a good chance we&#8217;ll encounter some leaks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the technician locates where the air is escaping from and seals every spot, they\u2019ll check the air pressure again to verify that all leaks have been patched.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lower Your HVAC System\u2019s Wear and Tear<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>How does sealing your ducts impact your HVAC system as a whole? Beyond saving you money on your monthly bills, there\u2019s another way it helps your wallet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your HVAC system runs, and during its runtime, wear and tear collectively add up. The longer it\u2019s on, the more wear and tear it endures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s difficult to gauge exactly how much time your HVAC system spends in the \u201con\u201d position as a result of leaky ducts. It depends on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The severity of the duct leaks<\/li><li>Your preferred temperature settings<\/li><li>Insulation in your attic, around your doors, and around your windows<\/li><li>The number of people in your home (for air conditioning)<\/li><li>Whether or not you use a smart Wi-Fi thermostat<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you optimize as many aspects of your home heating and cooling as possible, it\u2019s feasible to say that duct sealing is the icing on the proverbial cake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best part is that duct sealing typically lasts for the duration of your ductwork, or at the very least around 10 years before you may need duct sealing again. It\u2019s not an annual expense like HVAC maintenance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Be sure to schedule a duct inspection and sealing as soon as possible. Technicians can also inspect your ductwork to determine if there are any additional problems beyond air leaks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Duct Testing Is an Investment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you go without duct testing for too long, you won\u2019t know if your ducts are leaking air (and wasting money). Keep your wallet happy, your HVAC system in top form, and avoid all the problems that can come from heat leaking from your ducts such as mold, mildew, and home damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"\/contact\/message\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Contact Michall Daimion Heating &amp; Air Conditioning, Inc.<\/strong><\/a><strong> to schedule your next duct test to ensure your home\u2019s as efficient as it can be.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your ducts could be leaking air (and money) while stressing out your heater on top of it. 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