The snowfall has been steady outside of your Port Washington home. But your indoor heat has been hit or miss. One day, you wake up to a perfect winter morning with frost creeping up the windows, and you’re snug as a bug. Then, the next day, you feel like Jack Frost has crept up on you!
When you do have air blowing, it feels like it’s barely warm. And if the uneven warmth isn’t enough, your heating bill continues to rise. So, if your furnace is running, why aren’t you feeling the heat, and what can you do to fix it?
It’s always a good rule of thumb to check that you have a fresh air filter in your furnace before taking further action, as a dirty filter can cause these same heating failures. If your filter is clean and new and your furnace is still giving you the runaround, it’s time to bring in the Furnace Experts.
Duct problems don’t fix themselves, but lucky for you, we do!
Leaky Ducts Bring Winter Blues
When your home feels drafty, your energy bills have risen, and your habits haven’t changed, your first instinct may be to blame your furnace. Of course, your furnace requires regular maintenance to heat your home consistently, but your ductwork could just as likely be the culprit.
Your ductwork is responsible for moving heated air from the furnace to the different rooms of your home. Safe to say, your ductwork is a big deal. With that in mind, it might shock you to hear that almost every home has leaky ductwork, with an average of 20%-40% of the money you spend on heat NOT going toward heating your home! That’s like taking 40% of your paycheck and throwing it away!
There are two main reasons for leaky ductwork. The first one is simple: wear and tear. Your ductwork is in near-constant use, especially during the winter. Your ductwork can develop leaks, allowing air to spill out. Any gaps between the ducts mean your heated air never makes it to your kitchen, leaving you to make breakfast for your family in the cold.
The second common duct problem is improperly sized ductwork. It’s unfortunately common for homes to have ductwork that is either too big or too small to efficiently heat the space. If the ductwork is too large, the system will have inadequate air pressure, and if the ductwork is too small, airflow is restricted. Either way, your system isn’t happy.
Ductwork Solutions That Will Keep You Warm
If your ducts are the wrong size, we can replace and install them with ductwork that’s been properly sized for YOUR home. We only use the highest-quality materials and make sure everything is expertly installed and insulated so you (and your HVAC system) can breathe easy.
If an inspection shows correctly sized ducts that have some leaks, there’s no need to stress. We have the best solution for that, too: Defendo-Seal. Defendo-Seal is a non-toxic sealant that minimizes holes and tears while also blocking out sneaky bacteria, allergens, and dust particulates.
Since Defendo-Seal is similar to glue, you might need a duct cleaning prior to this service. If you’re unsure about what the inside of your ducts look like, don’t worry; we’re more than happy to take a peek and let you know what we find!
When your ducts are the right size and all tears are safely sealed, you can enjoy the winter from the safety and comfort of your home without freezing fingers and toes. Healthy ducts defend your family, your health, and your wallet!
Capital Cares About Your Comfort
Don’t spend another day this winter wondering how many layers you’ll have to put on before dinner. Give us a call! We’ll get the job done right the first time so you can enjoy the rest of the season with a home that keeps you warm, just like you deserve.
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