An unsealed air return system can make for a dusty home!
Sealing air return ducts is important to you and your family’s health and well-being. The American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology estimates that 50% of all illnesses are caused by poor indoor air quality (IAQ). The EPA lists indoor pollution as one of the top five environmental risks to public health, causing 8.5 million deaths each year.
Leaky return ducts will result in having:
– Dusty home and more frequent filter changes
– Poor and unhealthy indoor air quality
– Uncontrollable humidity problems
– Possible mold growth inside of your ducts from moisture
– Increased energy consumption
Return vents (also referred to as cool air return vents) pull the air from your rooms into your return ducts and send it back to your heating and cooling system. Return vents are usually larger than supply vents, and you will not feel air being blown out of them. Ductwork for returns is typically found in unconditioned spaces of your home, such as attics, inside walls or under floors, and even crawlspaces and basements. These spaces are often unreachable for contractors to fix or seal after the home is built without the need to demo and renovate.
Most people assume that furnace filters are enough to collect the average amount of dust being circulated inside their home, but a leaky return will cause you to replace filters at a faster rate and if left in too long can put strain on your system. An unsealed air return duct system not only sucks in dirt, dust, allergens, smelly odors, and other pollutants from attics, crawlspaces, and interior walls, but it also brings in humidity from those very same spaces. The introduction of humidity into the ductwork causes comfort issues, and can also lead to mold growth. Sealing your return ducts eliminates the threat of moisture and mold as well as block out all those pollutants from being introduced into your home and being recycled over and over again every day.
Sealed air returns stop gross dust, dirt, allergens, and other air pollutants from being introduced into your system and then blasted all over your house.
In addition to greater airflow coming out of your vents, sealing your ducts blocks out all the filthy dust, dirt, and allergens, providing the fresh air that you expect and putting your mind at ease.
Sealing your air returns will block humid and unconditioned air from entering the system and eliminate the threat of mold growth inside your ducts.
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Quality of indoor air can be more polluted than outside
The EPA states that IAQ is a Top 5 Health Risk
The number of people with asthma continues to grow
And poor system performance leads to higher energy bills.
Sealing and insulating your ducts increases system efficiency, lowers your energy bills, and can often pay for itself in energy savings. Plus, if you’re planning to install new heating and cooling equipment, a well-designed and sealed duct system may allow you to downsize to a smaller, less costly heating and cooling system that will provide better dehumidification.
Source: Comfort Institute. Based on Department of Energy Research and FL Energy Office
Research Report: FSEC-CR-397-91 Degradation above is typical. Impact is up to 50%
greater on AC performance if return air leakage is from a hot attic or attached garage.
Impact is typically 50% to 100% greater on winter heating performance of a heat pump
with electric resistance auxiliary heat.
“Typical duct systems lose 25-40 percent of the heating
and cooling energy put out by the central furnace, heat
pump or air conditioner. Duct repairs could be the most
important energy improvement measure you can do.”
U.S. Department of Energy Consumer Report
“For an average home, leaky ducts can waste hundreds of dollars each year. Duct leakage also lowers the heating and cooling capacity, and can lessen equipment life.”
Don’t let your old ducts keep you from getting the high performance you are paying for!
An investment in a new high efficiency heating and cooling system should save significantly on your utility bills. However, you won’t save much if your existing ductwork is in bad shape.
Plus, if you’re planning to install new heating and cooling equipment, a well-designed and sealed duct system may allow you to downsize to a smaller, less costly heating and cooling system that will provide better dehumidification.
Here’s a short checklist of steps to take when looking into replacing your equipment:
Slow down and do your research
Find a contractor who can follow best industry practices when selecting a new system
Get a comprehensive home & duct performance assessment
Have test ran to measure air duct leakage, airflow and static pressureClick on the link below to learn more from Comfort Institute on “Do Not Ignore Your Ducts”.
Does your current system seem to run non-stop, or do you have rooms that are too hot or too cold? If you were unhappy with your old unit, don’t just assume you need bigger equipment. The real cause may be a bad duct system. It’s rare to find a unit that actually is undersized. More often, the real problem is a weak duct system, air leaks, missing insulation, or inadequate maintenance.
Click on the link below to learn more from Comfort Institute on why “Bigger is Not Better”.
You deserve to be comfortable and cozy in your own home with friends and family.
HYPER-SEAL improves comfort in your home immediately, removing “dead zones”, and evening out temperatures in EVERY room and balancing air flow and humidity, so you can truly get the most out of your furnace, air conditioner and any smart thermostat and climate control technology.
Sealing your leaky ducts will result in:
– Greater humidity control
– Improved air flow
– Even temperatures
– Comfort in every room
HYPER-SEAL allows the HVAC systems to properly heat and cool homes by delivering conditioned air where it is wanted, providing consistently even temperatures in every room of your home.
Sealing your ducts dramatically increases the amount of airflow coming out of your vents, ensuring maximum conditioned air from your system as it should be.
Another benefit of HYPER-SEAL is by sealing your ducts you eliminate those stuffy upstairs rooms that are so uncomfortable in the warmer months because the conditioned air isn’t reaching them.
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Duct leakage reduction achieved with HYPER-SEAL
Did you know you could be wasting as much as 40% of your home’s energy?
The U.S. Department of Energy reports the typical home may lose from 25 to 40% of its conditioned air due to leaky ducts. As a result, your furnace or AC unit works harder and longer, consumes much more energy, and wears out sooner.
For you, this means sky-high utility bills and a shortened system life. The good news is, our simple and easy solution can save you money by saving you energy.
Sealing your leaky ducts will result in:
– Reduced energy consumption
– Lower energy bills
– Increased system performance
– Longer system life
This is a huge deal! A benefit you can truly see and feel in your wallet. You can realize an annual savings of up to $850 per year on your heating and cooling bills.
Sealing your ducts allows the maximum amount of air to be delivered to the rooms throughout your home as it should. This allows the home to reach your desired temperature much faster, making it much more efficient.
HYPER-SEAL your ducts will help get the most out of your system which equals more air from your vents providing greater home comfort and a longer system life.
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Duct leakage reduction achieved with HYPER-SEAL
Typical savings seen on energy after sealing
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