How Do I Know When to Replace My Sarasota, FL Home’s Air Ducts?
Without air ducts, your home’s HVAC system would not be useful. Therefore, they are a vital component to any household. As such, you want to make sure they are functioning at full capacity to ensure your home is safe and energy-efficient. If your air ducts are no longer operating at full capacity, it may be time for a replacement. Here are some indicators it may be time to replace your Sarasota, FL home’s air ducts:
Age
Much like the rest of your home’s HVAC system, your air ducts can function efficiently for many years. Generally though, once your air ducts have been in operation for longer than a decade then they tend to deteriorate. If you begin to notice a loss of functionality in your home’s air ducts and they are 10 years old or older, it may be time to consider a replacement.
Broken, Bent, Punctured, or Twisted Ducts
Air ducts are carefully designed and installed in each home to provide the best heating and cooling solutions possible for each home. A tear or hole in a duct will diminish its functionality greatly as can a bend or twist in the duct. If the damage to the duct is severe, a replacement may be necessary.
Deficient Cooling Performance
If you begin to notice that your home’s cooling system is not operating properly, your air ducts could be at fault. Call Veteran Air to get an air duct technician scheduled to inspect your home’s air ducts to determine if a replacement is needed.
Loud Sounds from Ducts
It is not normal to hear loud, banging sounds disseminating from your Florida home’s air ducts. If you are experiencing loud sounds coming from your air ducts, call a professional technician out to your home to inspect for signs of damage.
Mold Infestation
In the event, if a mold infestation has badly infested your home’s ducts, it may be time to replace them. Signs that mold has infested your air ducts include, your air ducts disseminating a foul odor and mold accumulating on your vent(s). Remember, it is important to resolve the issue resulting in the mold before installing new air ducts.
Poor Design or Installation
Poor design or installation can result in an inefficient heating and cooling system for your home. This results in poor functionality and increased energy bills. If you fear your home air ducts have been poorly designed or installed, call Veteran Air today to see if you need to replace your air ducts.
Weak Airflow
The air ducts in your Sarasota, FL home represent one of the most important components of your HVAC system. Without them functioning at full capacity, your home will not cool off (or heat-up) like you would like and your energy bills will climb.
Regardless of your home air duct needs, Veteran Air expert technicians will determine your needs before any work is done, so you can make the best decision possible for your family and your Sarasota, FL home.
