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Types of Problems Discovered During Duct Testing

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Because the ductwork in a home is primarily hidden behind construction material such as drywall and flooring, homeowners are rarely conscious of the condition of their ventilation system. If the integrity of ductwork becomes compromised, however, it will result in serious problems for a home’s HVAC system: a loss of airflow from the vents, insufficient heating and cooling power, increased energy bills, and the infiltration of contamination into the ducts that will then flow into the living spaces.

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If you suspect that your ductwork may have damage that requires repairs, the best way to know for certain—and to find out the extent and type of repairs necessary—is to call for professional duct testing. Our indoor air quality team at Ierna’s Heating & Cooling performs duct testing in Riverview, FL and the surrounding areas, and we offer numerous repair services to fix the problems afterwards. Call us today to schedule testing for your ductwork.

What professional duct testing may discover

During duct testing, our team seals up all the registers in your home and then places the entirety of the ventilation system under high air pressure. We then measure the pressure level to see how far it drops and use sensing devices to find places where air is escaping from the ducts. This tells us what is wrong, where it is occurring, and its extent.

One of the most common issues that duct testing uncovers is poor joints and connectors. Sometimes this is the fault of inferior installation work, which is one of the reasons that you should always employ professionals when you need to have new ducts installation or replacements. Custom ductwork design can help make for a more seamless fit during installation.

Poor sealing and broken joints along the ducts are also common problems that duct testing will discover. Another issue that can occur, and is often a problem for a humid place like Florida, is holes developing in the ducts due to corrosion or mold and mildew growth. If this is a problem for your ducts, you will also want to have professional cleaning done or the installation of UV germicidal lights to combat future problems.

Along with providing high quality duct testing in Riverview, FL, Ierna’s Heating & Cooling has full services for indoor air quality that includes duct sealing, custom duct designing, and installation of UV germicidal lights to get rid of mold infiltrations.

When you suspect that your ducts need help, contact us for the testing that will tell you what needs to be done—and let us take it from there.

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