Your Clearwater home’s ductwork system is essential for efficient and effective cooling as summer temperatures rise. Keeping the air ducts intact is vital for your air conditioning system. A ductwork inspection is a necessary maintenance step before spring, ensuring your cooling system can withstand the high summer temperatures in Clearwater without added stress, strain, or other issues.
How Do We Inspect Your Ductwork?
Our ductwork inspection service uses specialized ventilation equipment and advanced methods to identify issues or areas of concern throughout a ductwork system. Air ducts usually run through a home attic, crawlspace, or between floors of a multistory house transporting air from the HVAC system to the vents. Many ducts are positioned in locations that are not visible without special equipment.
Our technicians first inspect the visible ducts. This includes checking the connections at the HVAC system to ensure they are secure and free of leaks or gaps. For the ducts that are hidden behind walls or under floors, we use specialized scoping equipment and cameras. This equipment enables us to examine the system and identify issues that we couldn’t otherwise detect.
Why Is Ductwork Inspection Essential Before Spring?
Fully functional and damage-free ducts are very important for the operation of your air conditioner. Leaks, gaps, and other issues can hinder the flow of air, resulting in less-than-ideal hot and cold spots in your home. Through proper preventative inspections of the ducts, we can identify any issues, make necessary repairs, and replace ducts that are damaged. The following areas are top priorities when inspecting ductwork:
Energy Efficiency
Your air conditioner’s efficiency relies heavily on your air ducts. If your ductwork is dirty or leaking, cold air may escape into areas of the house where it shouldn’t. This causes your AC to work harder and longer to cool your house, decreasing its efficiency and increasing cooling costs.
Ideal Airflow
Ideal summer comfort means having consistent and adequate cooling throughout the house. If ducts are blocked or leaking, cold air may not reach some vents or may not circulate effectively. This results in hot spots in the house and prevents your air conditioner from maintaining comfort in the entire home simultaneously.
HVAC Operating Conditions
If your air conditioner has to work harder to pump cold air throughout the house, it will experience added strain and stress. As a result, your AC may experience more frequent breakdowns and failures, requiring repairs. Faulty ductwork can also lower the lifespan of your system.
Indoor Air Quality
Maintaining clean indoor air necessitates clean air ducts. When dust, debris, and allergens accumulate within the ducts, these contaminants continue to circulate throughout the system. If we discover that your air ducts are very dirty during the inspection, we may suggest professional cleaning to enhance the quality of your indoor air. This is especially important for those who suffer from allergies and respiratory health issues. Contaminants in your air ducts can cause odors in your home. As these contaminants circulate with the cold air from your air conditioner, the smell is pushed through the vents, affecting your living space.
Noises
Large pieces of debris can create banging noises in your air ducts. Restricted pathways in the ducts may produce a whistling sound as air attempts to pass through. If you notice either of these noises disrupting your peace and comfort, duct repair will be necessary to restore quiet airflow.
Schedule Your Duct Inspection Services Today
The technicians at Poulin Cooling prioritize optimal home comfort. We inspect your home’s ductwork carefully and diligently and provide repair and replacement services as needed to ensure efficient hot and cold airflow. Additionally, we offer heating and cooling repairs, installations, and maintenance to keep your entire system operating as it should. With over 150 years of combined experience, our technicians are your best choice for ideal home comfort in the Clearwater area.
Prepare your air conditioner for the summer heat by scheduling duct inspection services this spring before the temperatures climb. Contact Poulin Cooling today to get scheduled.
