Air Duct Installation and Repair in Ann Arbor
For Air Duct Installation You Can Depend On, Call Our Pros
Without proper air duct installation in your home or business, your heating and cooling systems have no way to move air from the HVAC unit to the various rooms around your property. And while it might seem as though air ducts are more of an afterthought when a building is constructed, in reality, they are a critical feature of any structure, needing intense thought and planning to ensure the most efficient layout of the ducts and transportation of the heated or cooled air. So if you want to ensure that your home or business is being heated and cooled as efficiently as possible, give Indoor Comfort a call today! Not only can we repair damaged ductwork, but we are also able to expertly install ductwork as well, meaning you can depend on us for all your air duct needs in Ann Arbor!
How Do You Know Your Air Ducts Need Repair?
At Indoor Comfort, we know it can be hard to determine when you should call for air duct repair or replacement. After all, your air ducts are not pieces of your home that you see very often. In fact, the only time you likely see your air ducts is if you are specifically checking them (or pulling the Christmas decorations out of the attic). Here are a few signs you can keep an eye out for to help you notice if your air ducts might be in need of some attention.
Unusual Noises Coming From Your Attic
In most cases, the air ducts in your home or business are likely situated above you. So if you have started noticing odd sounds coming from over your head whenever your air conditioner or heating turns on, there is a chance it is coming from your air ducts. There might be rattling, clanging, or hissing sounds—all of which point to different issues with your air ducts. So if you’ve noticed these sounds, or others, coming from over your head while your HVAC is running, give our team a call today!
Rooms That Are A Different Temperature From The Rest Of Your Property
In theory, when you set your thermostat to a specific temperature, the goal is to have the whole property resting at that specific temperature. However, if you have damage to your air ducts, it is likely going to be harder for your home or business to maintain a similar temperature throughout the entirety of your property. So if, while walking from room to room, you notice that one or more rooms are significantly different in temperature from the rest of the home or business, the culprit might be your air ducts! If it cannot adequately transport the cooled or heated air from your unit to each room, the result will be rooms that vary greatly in temperature.
An Unexpected Increase In Your Electricity Bill
Another sign that might let you know you are in need of air duct repair or replacement is an unexpected increase in your electricity bill. As mentioned earlier, the goal of your HVAC system is to keep your property evenly heated or cooled. If there is a specific room that your air duct system is struggling to transport the treated air to, it is likely that your system will have to run for longer and longer periods of time in an attempt to get that room to the temperature you have set. Because the system is having to run longer than it should, it is exerting more and more energy, costing you more on your electricity bill. So if a bill comes in that is way higher than expected, it might be time to call our team out to inspect your HVAC system and ductwork!
While these are just a few issues that can help you determine if your duct work needs repair, there are many other signs that you can keep an eye out for. Starting to wonder if your ductwork needs repair? Give our team a call today and we can inspect your air ducts for signs of damage.
Why Might I Need To Have My Air Ducts Replaced?
While there are many instances where you should be able to have your air ducts repaired, there are times when it would be better for your system if you replace the air ducts as a whole. Here are some of those instances.
Age Of The Current Air Ducts
Are the air ducts in your 1920s home original to the property? Have they started faltering more and more frequently? Then it might be time to consider replacing the air ducts. Updated materials and best practices can make sure your home is being efficiently heated and cooled, especially when changing from incredibly old and outdated air ducts.
Incorrect Sizing/Installation
A common issue we see is incorrect sizing for air ducts. Believe it or not, different-sized buildings require different-sized air ducts. If you have a four-story business building with air ducts graded for a single-story house, it is likely that your business is not being heated and cooled efficiently. In fact, you are very likely throwing away hundreds of dollars in heating and cooling costs each year. When we notice incorrect sizing or incorrect installation, we always recommend replacing the air ducts as a whole.
Significant Air Leaks
While minor air leaks can usually be aptly repaired without much need for return repairs, significant air leaks might benefit more from a full replacement. Luckily, air ducts can be replaced in pieces, meaning we won’t necessarily have to replace the entire system, just the impacted area.
Mold Or Mildew Contamination
Finally, one of the reasons we might recommend replacement over repair is if you are experiencing excessive mold or mildew contamination. It can be nearly impossible to fully get rid of all the mold and mildew in your ducts once it is there, and mold and mildew can have an extremely significant impact on the health of the occupants of the building. So when mold and mildew are present, we believe it is worth it to replace your air ducts to make sure those inside your home or business stay healthy.
Don’t Wait, Give Us A Call Today!
At Indoor Comfort, we know just how important it is to have an HVAC system you can count on. And without sufficient air ducts to carry the treated air from the unit to the rest of your property, you can be looking at an uncomfortable situation. Instead, give us a call today and we can make sure your air ducts in Ann Arbor are in top shape!
