{"id":818,"date":"2023-02-13T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-02-13T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.daimion.com\/blog\/?p=818"},"modified":"2023-02-13T13:44:57","modified_gmt":"2023-02-13T18:44:57","slug":"do-ducts-even-need-to-be-sealed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.daimion.com\/blog\/indoor-air-quality-service\/do-ducts-even-need-to-be-sealed\/","title":{"rendered":"Do Ducts Even Need to Be Sealed?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.daimion.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/iStock-182683196_960x1440-3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.daimion.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/iStock-182683196_960x1440-3-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"ducts-being-sealed\" class=\"wp-image-819\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.daimion.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/iStock-182683196_960x1440-3-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.daimion.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/iStock-182683196_960x1440-3-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.daimion.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/iStock-182683196_960x1440-3-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.daimion.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/iStock-182683196_960x1440-3.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>If your heating and cooling system is the heart of your home, then consider ductwork to be the veins. They\u2019re responsible for delivering air throughout your home, but sometimes they need help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/duct-services\/duct-testing-sealing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Duct sealing in West Chester, PA<\/a> helps you prevent air leaks in your ductwork. This doesn\u2019t sound like a big issue or cause for concern, but leaky air can cost you money. A lot of it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s talk about why ducts definitely need to be sealed and help frame a bigger picture for how it impacts your home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">First, It Reduces Wear and Tear on Your AC and Furnace<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Think about this: your air conditioner and furnace each have a shelf life. The more they\u2019re used, the more wear and tear goes into the system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On average, your HVAC service should only have to run for about 15-20 minutes per cycle in order to change the temperature of your home. Do you know how long yours is running?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The less it has to run, the less wear and tear occurs. It seems simple, but if air is leaking out of your ductwork, that air isn\u2019t getting to its destination. It\u2019s just leaking into the ceiling or walls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your home changes temperatures slower, meaning you run your system for longer than necessary, even if it\u2019s working as intended. It\u2019s not the HVAC unit\u2019s fault; it\u2019s the ductwork.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">You Save Money Every Single Day<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Think about all that treated air that leaks out of your ductwork. It happens every time your HVAC unit turns on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on the season and your preferences, you could be running your HVAC system for up to 36 cycles per day. That\u2019s a lot of opportunity for air leaks to dig into your energy bill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019re already spending a lot of money on temperature-treating your air, so why should you have to pay more? Sealed ducts save you money, plain and simple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Don\u2019t Worry: Duct Sealing Isn\u2019t an Annual Expense<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You don\u2019t have to get duct dealing done every single year. As a matter of fact, a proper duct sealing job should actually outlast your air conditioner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Duct sealing can last for upwards of 20 years. Even if you entertain the idea of your ducts having a rough time, at worst you would need this service once every decade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead of looking at duct sealing as a once-in-a-while expense, look at it as an expense saver: all the money you would have spent on leaking ducts is now saved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Yes, Your Ducts Need to Be Sealed<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Not sure how long it\u2019s been since your ducts were last sealed? Whether you bought a home with ductwork in it or not, it\u2019s important to have sealed ducts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can schedule duct testing services to know if you truly need duct sealing. Similarly, you won\u2019t need duct testing every single year, but you will benefit from it every single day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"\/contact\/message\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Contact Michall Daimion Heating &amp; Air Conditioning, Inc. today<\/strong><\/a><strong> to schedule duct sealing and improve the airflow in your HVAC system as soon as possible.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your ductwork is more vital than you realize, but does duct sealing provide as much of a benefit as most people think? 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