Duct Repair & Duct Sealing in Elkhart

Old, Leaky Ducts in Elkhart Could Cost You

Ductwork is an essential part of your Elkhart home’s heating and air conditioning system. When it’s working right, it provides plentiful comfort throughout your house.

A normal home leaks 20 to 30 percent of its conditioned air because of weakly connected ducts and holes in the ductwork. Air leaks can make your system work overtime and create bigger home energy costs.

There are a couple of signs that your home has poorly perfoming ducts:

Energy expenses are increasing.

Rooms feel stuffy.

Ductwork is piped through an uninsulated area, like an attic, crawl space or garage.

Your HVAC system is excessively noisy.

BW/Cook Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning can help when your rooms feel less than comfortable.

Begin by requesting a complimentary consultation with our Experts. We’ll inspect your supply ducts and suggest the best updates for your home. Whether we recommend replacing or sealing your ductwork, our work is supported by our one-year, 100% Satisfaction Guarantee.*

Our technicians are NATE certified, which means they’ve earned the top industry standard. This gives them the knowledge to get the job done right the first time.

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Ductwork Doesnt Last Forever

If you live in an older home, your ductwork might not be adequate for today’s high-efficiency HVAC technology. Ducts and their related components—seams, seals and joists—begin to break down around 15 years. They hit their maximum usability around 20 to 25 years.

Ductwork also expands and contracts throughout the change in temperatures. These movements over the years can cause it to break apart and lose air. Leaks can hike your energy bills and lead to poor indoor air quality. Cracked ducts can bring in and circulate pollen, dust and other impurities.

Your attic, crawl space, garage or other uninsulated space could house some of your ductwork. Water buildup can appear during periods of high humidity, causing rust to eat through the metal.

5 Signs You Need to Replace Your Ductwork

There are several other clues that can indicate ductwork needs to be replaced:
1.Your ducts are more than 15 years old.
2.Your home is very dusty, or allergies are more severe at home.
3.You can’t manage the temperature in specific rooms.
4.You can see ducts that are kinked.
5.You smell a strong mildew smell when your HVAC system is running.

Having BW/Cook Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning add new ductwork can make your home more pleasant—and healthier—through better temperature management and air quality. Plus, it can increase your furnace’s and air conditioner’s efficiency.
Loose, Uninsulated Ducts Can Drive Up Energy Bills

An inefficient home can lose up to 30 percent of airflow through its ductwork. Holes in your air ducts can further compound, reducing efficiency by as much as 20 percent.

Leaks can also bring in combustion gases like carbon monoxide that should be released outside. Natural gas water heaters, clothes dryers and furnaces produce non-toxic amounts of CO during normal activity.

Turn to the Experts at BW/Cook Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning when you need duct repair. We can seal air ducts and insulate them too. This can keep you more comfortable and possibly decrease your utility expenses. A sealed and insulated duct system is also essential when you’re installing a new HVAC system.