Air ducts are one of the most important parts of your HVAC system, but they’re easy to forget about when they stay hidden in the attic. An estimated 40% of your conditioned air could never make it to the rooms in your home if your air ducts are damaged. If your air ducts are leaky, torn or improperly installed, they lose the ability to do the one thing they’re designed to do: distribute cool air throughout the house.
Problems with your air ducts can cause damage to the rest of your HVAC system, causing it to work overtime to cool your home. If your air ducts are damaged, you’ll pay for it in your monthly energy bills and, eventually, in the cost of a new AC unit.
Check out all of our blogs about air ducts to learn everything from how they work to how to spot damage.
Why is One Room Hotter Than the Other?
Do you have hot or cold spots in your home and air conditioning bills that are higher than normal? Visit this blog to find out why your air ducts could be to blame.
Why is Upstairs Warmer Than Downstairs?
Those who live in two-story homes understand the struggle of having the top floor warmer than the ground floor, but why does that happen? Find out what’s causing your home’s temperature differences in this blog. Learn more about ac zoning and air ducts.
Get to Know Your HVAC System: Air Ducts
Learn about what role air ducts play in the air conditioning process, including what air ducts do, what they’re made of and how to properly maintain them. Once you’re familiar with air ducts, you’ll be able to easily learn about more specific issues. Learn more about air ducts.
Why Should You Replace or Repair Air Ducts in Your Home
If you’re not sure when air duct replacement or repair is the right choice, read about both here. This blog explains situations where repair would be sufficient and when replacement is in order. Read more about air ducts in your home.
Perfect Time to Check Air Ducts
When is the best time to check your air ducts? When you can receive the best rebates on replacing them, of course! Learn about how to become eligible for air duct replacement rebates and what rebate levels are available to you. See when you should change your air ducts.
Replacing the Air Duct System in Your Home
This video talks about the importance of maintenance in evaluating the condition of your air ducts. Damaged and improperly installed air ducts can cause uneven cooling and other problems. Read more about replacing the air duct system.
How Aeroseal Can Improve Your Air Quality and Lower Your Energy Bills
Watch this video to learn about Aeroseal duct sealing, a rubberized, liquid sealant that seals air ducts. This sealant is an energy-efficient, effective way to improve airflow and air quality throughout your home. Read about how Aeroseal can save you money.
Good Time to Check Your Air Ducts
This blog talks about how fall is a great time to check for damage in your air ducts. Read it to learn more about why timing matters when checking your air ducts and a couple of signs that your ductwork is damaged. Learn more about when to check your air ducts.
Get Your Ducts in a Row
In this Q and A between Champion Home Services owner Ben Hubbert and CPS Energy’s Albert Cantu, you can learn about the energy rebates homeowners can receive for replacing their air ducts. Read more about air ducts and energy rebates.
The Most Common Reasons for a Poorly-Functioning AC Unit
If your air conditioner is functioning as well as it should, your air ducts may be the source of the problem. Learn more about the reasons for your AC not working correctly here. Read how your air ducts affect AC performance.