Duct Sealing in Des Moines

Since most of your ductwork remains hidden behind walls and ceilings, how can you tell that it is losing air through breaks and holes? There are some signs to watch for. Here are a few:

• Increased energy bills: That 30% loss of air through leaks will mean paying more on your energy bills to heat and cool your home. If you have noticed that your utility costs are rising for no obvious reason, it may be because of leaking air ducts.
• Musty smells from the vents: Air leaks often open onto areas of the home that have stale or musty air, like the spaces between walls. Musty odors from vents often means air drawn in through gaps in the ducts.
• Odd noises from the ducts: Damage along the ductwork will often lead to rattling and pinging sounds.

Call for HVAC professionals as soon as you notice any of these warning signs.

With experts on the job, you can expect to have all the leaks in your ventilation system detected through special testing and then sealed with mastic or metallic tapes. This will restore your ductwork to its original air tight condition and see that your HVAC system works at maximum efficiency. Sealed ducts will prevent a drop in air pressure in the system that will prevent extra stress on the AC and heater. It will also stop the infiltration of outside particles and humidity that can lead to a decline in indoor air quality. Professionally sealed ducts translate to better comfort, healthier air, and lower heating and cooling bills.

You can’t simply call on anyone to take care of air duct sealing. Only professionals have the duct testing equipment and skill necessary to locate to air leaks and then seal them up so they remain sealed. If you have suspicions that your ventilation system has lost its air tightness, call on Schaal Plumbing, Heating and Cooling for duct testing. If we find that you will benefit from duct sealing, you can trust that we will get the job done to your 100% satisfaction.