Air Duct Testing & Sealing

Air duct testing and sealing: According to the U.S. Dept of Energy, the average U.S. home with forced air heating and cooling looses 45% of its treated air to leaks found in the air duct system either up in the attic or below the floors. The average homeowner is spending twice as much money for electricity and gas (or heating oil) as is needed to keep their homes comfortable. By performing air duct testing you can discover the effectiveness or lack of effectiveness your home’s forced air system provides. The standard for effectiveness is measured at no more than a 15% loss in treated air. The sealing operation that normally follows can require two people working together to invest up to four hours in sealing all of your air ducts and various connections. I had this work performed on my home and it has really paid off. Estimated cost: Anywhere from $600 to $2,000, depending on the size of the home and degree of needed work.