Ductwork: An Important Part of Your A/C Unit

Homeowners who are interested in lowering their air conditioning bills in Rockford, IL should consider having ductwork inspected on a regular schedule. Ducts can get pretty nasty over time, and if it’s a particularly humid summer in Rockford can build up mold and mildew, or even attract pests and vermin. If neglected too long, your air ducts may form holes and leaks, letting out the cool air and letting in the hot. Also, if you have never had your ducts inspected, it’s possible there is faulty engineering that doesn’t best suit air flow in your home, sending cool air into useless spaces (such as your attic and then outdoors) or even dead ends.

If you decide to call an air conditioning repair service in Rockford, IL, they can inspect your duct to make sure that the best quality air is filtered through your home, and that there are no hidden problems that have been leading to higher utility bills. It doesn’t do you or anyone any favors if your ducts are engineered to cool down the neighborhood instead of your house.

Some people decide to give their duct work an inspection on their own, usually people who are on a tight budget or dedicated to the principle of do-it-yourself.  Air conditioning technicians in Rockford, IL have inevitably discovered upon a duct inspection that homeowners have on occasion attempted to block leakage by using duct tape. Although it is called “duct tape”, it isn’t really for your duct work and it will not work to seal air leaks. Due to the pressure of air that passes through your ducts, as well as heating during the winter, the tape will loosen fairly quickly and become more or less useless.

An air conditioning inspector from Rockford, IL can make sure that there are no leaks occurring in your duct work and that all your air filtration systems are working at their optimal levels. If leakage is found, that can usually be corrected quickly and at a low cost, especially referent to the cost of running your air conditioner more often due to leaks and poor ductwork.  Properly ventilation can keep your cooling system running evenly, instead of coming off and on in an erratic fashion, which can lead quickly to higher energy costs.

An air conditioner inspection will also include replacing filters if necessary. This is something you should do yourself regularly – at least once every month during the summer when you are using your air conditioner often.