Do you have high heating costs? Are you unsure why your heating costs are increasing over time? There is a big chance that your duct work is leaking, which is causing heat to leak out into places that will not warm your business. Duct Sealing may be the answer to your problems!
If your duct work is leaking, it most likely needs to be sealed. Sealing duct work has always been known as a hassle. It involved a messy, mastic paste and a roll of tape that never really did the job it was supposed to do. It was like fighting with saran wrap to cover a casserole dish.
How Much are Your Duct Leaks Costing You?
After you install your ductwork, it should not cost you any additional money, but over time, it does. The average business spends more around nearly 50% of their utility costs on the comfort of air conditioning and heating. When it comes to heating and cooling, an average of 30 cents from every dollar that is spent on these comforts never reaches your business, it escapes through holes in your leaky ducts.
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Duct Sealing is the Best Opportunity for Energy Savings
By sealing your duct work, you can make your business more energy efficient and save money that you have been loosing for a long time. Aeroseal is able to reduce the amount of air duct leakage by up to 90%, which in turn will reduce the amount of energy used by nearly 30%. The interior comfort of your office is improved, and the satisfaction with your heating and cooling system is dramatically improved.
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So how do you know if your duct work is leaking? The only way to find out if your duct work is leaking is to have it evaluated. Unlike a water leak, you cannot see an air leak. They are completely invisible. Other than putting your hand over the exact location of the leak, you will not know that air is escaping.
How does Duct Sealing with Aeroseal Work?
Aeroseal was created and patented using a material that corrects duct leaks from the from the inside out. The escaping air is put under pressure, which causes the Aeroseal polymer particles to stick to the leaks and seal them.
Prepare the Duct Work System for Duct Sealing
Plug the registers of your heating and air conditioning system with foam. This forces the air into your duct work at a greater force. This will allow you to test your duct system at the same time you are beginning the sealant process.
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A small hole must be cut into the supply line, or the return line. A temporary collar is attached to this section. This action prevents the components of the air conditioner or furnace from becoming blocked by the particles in the Aeroseal.
Pretesting Your Duct Work before Duct Sealing
After your system has been prepped, it is time to attach the Aeroseal machine to the duct work. A diagnostic test will be performed. This will determine how drastic the leak is in your duct work. The depth of leakage will determine how much Aeroseal will be needed to correct the duct leaks.
Seal the Duct Work
Small particles of the Aerosol are injected into the duct work. These particles are suspended by airflow so they can make their way through the entire duct. Once they reach holes and cracks, they begin sealing the leaks from the inside out. Most ducts only require 1 ounce of sealant, and at most can require 2 ounces.
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After your duct work has been properly sealed, you will experience lower energy bills, better indoor air quality, and a more consistent temperature measurement in your business.
For over 20 years, we have been helping people who are working on improving indoor air quality by providing high quality workmanship with unparalleled customer service to both residential and commercial customers. Our staff of professionals are dedicated to serving your specific needs from the moment you contact us until the completion of your remediation project. Visit our website or contact us today for more information or to schedule your mold remediation consultation.
