Ductwork Repair & Replacement

Ductwork Problems - DeSoto's Best AC & Heating Repair LLC

Do you notice that your AC requires a longer period of time to cool your home than it normally does? Are there hot or cold places in your house?

If the answer to one of the above questions to one of these concerns answers “Yes,” it might be due to problems in your ducts and your ductwork may require replacement or repair. Repairing or replacing damaged ductwork it will significantly cut down on the cost of cooling and heating, and aid in creating more peace and stability in the temperature in your home.

DeSoto’s Best AC & Heating Repair by Abundant Air LLC is one of the most trustworthy and reliable firms for the repair of ducts. Servicing small duct systems for residential and commercial use and larger commercial ductwork, there are no cooling or heating air ducts that we’re not able to handle!

What is Ductwork?

Ductwork is similar in function to straws. It carries air from one area to another (for example, from the AC blower to the inside of your home). Ductwork is generally made from pre-insulated fiberglass duct boards or malleable plastic, however, it could also be made using ductwork sheets comprised of metal (a pipe made of sheet metal) which is then insulated after being installed.

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Common ductwork problems

Deteriorating ductwork may begin to fail. Based on the type of ductwork at home usually, after 10 to 15 years, the outer liner begins to break down and the insulation gets removed. If this occurs in the attic, temperatures of more than 100 degrees, the temperature of the attic may be between 10 and 15 degrees more than it is when it is inside the home and could result in an increased price to cool your home by as much as 40 to 60. To fix this problem any damaged or destroyed ductwork must be replaced.
Leaks in air ducts result in the fact that sealants used to seal ducts become degraded or the person who installed them didn’t protect the entire ductwork.
Rodents, which include rodents as well as squirrels, can also cause damage to the ductwork when they search for a comfortable nest in the Texas heat. You might want to take an examination of your attic in case you have previous rodent issues.

One of the main causes of duct problems

Heating and cooling systems that are duct-driven are built in a way such a way that they are hidden from the eyes. So, when they require to be fixed, we don’t be aware of it if the air conditioning performance is inadequate.

The majority of heating systems with ducts and air conditioning suffer from issues and can cause problems with time. Most of these problems result from rodents or animals like possums. They chew on the ductwork in hopes of finding a safe and uninhabitable space to reside in and causing your AC pipe to damage. They aren’t visible, however, you may be able to detect them and smell their smell.

The destruction caused by possums can be massive and vast. In general, all AC vents have to be repaired or replaced. DeSoto’s Best AC & Heating Repair by Abundant Air LLC team of duct repairers specializes in identifying the cause of these problems and providing solutions to address the problem.

Other animals like wombats, dogs, cats are also able to rest on the ducts in the hope of warming themselves and staying warm, which leaves their AC pipes damaged, and limiting the circulation of air.

Certain ductwork systems suffer damage due to flooding. When water can enter the AC ducts, it stays for a longer period of time that making the ducts shrink, and eventually become damaged. There are times when people enter the ductwork, and they crush and damage the ducts. Sometimes, it’s because of improper installation or the vents for air conditioning are located far from heating systems, airflow can be reduced in specific zones of the home.

DeSoto’s Best AC & Heating Repair by Abundant Air LLC will conduct an exhaustive inspection of the ductwork within your house to determine the extent of repair needed. The examination of ductwork can be 90 percent visual but it is possible to utilize an infrared camera used to look at all the difficult-to-see components of the ductwork.

DeSoto Best AC & Heater Repair by Abundant Air LLC will carry out an air balance check. Most of the calls we receive originate from one particular area of your home that is either cold or hot and suggest the need for ensuring an even airflow across your home. This can be achieved through the installation of dampers, as well as making adjustments and the use of sophisticated technology (such as airflow meters or Bolometer) to determine the airflow rate within the affected area.

For planning your home’s air balance inspection, call us now!