Unless you have a ductless mini split air conditioning system or you are still relying on window units, your AC sends its cooled air around your house through a network of ducts. Unfortunately, ductwork is prone to air leaks that can result from moisture, animal infiltration, and high pressure because of poor design. This is why we strongly recommend that you contact us to arrange for ductwork testing; this service will find out if you have leaky air ducts—and then we can take care of the necessary repairs.
The ways that these leaky ducts are problems for your AC
You might think that a few small leaks in the ducts isn’t that awful a problem. Why should this be an issue for your air conditioner? We’re here to tell you that even small leaks can create major problems, like these:
- Leaks in the return air vents will drag in contaminants from closed-off parts of the house, such as crawlspaces, the attic, between walls, etc. This is not only bad for indoor air quality, it can lead to particles getting inside the air conditioner itself. Just a small layer of dust over a motor will create strain that can eventually lead to the motor burning out. Dust along the evaporator coil is also damaging, as it often causes the coil to ice up and prevents the AC from adequately working.
- Moisture enters through leaks, and this is one of the worst things for your air conditioner because it can cause the notorious “dirty sock syndrome” where mold starts to form over the air conditioner’s coil. This makes the AC’s job harder—and it can send mold spores and awful smells into your house!
- Losing air through the supply ducts will force the air conditioner to work harder because it will take more effort to keep the house cool. You’ll end up paying more to run an AC that’s running itself down too fast.
Comfort Zone Heating & Cooling is here to help keep your air conditioning in the finest shape in Cummings and Cartersville, GA. Call our customer service specialists at 770-213-COOL (2665) and let us know how we can help.
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