Your air conditioner is struggling to meet your needs. Year after year you have to deal with high bills, and you don’t even get the comfort you deserve from your system. This could have to do with a problem within the air conditioner, or else you might need to focus a little more on AC maintenance. However, we often find that there’s another problem that’s making your air conditioner run inefficiently, and it may have nothing to do with the actual AC system.
The Ducts and Your AC System
The air ducts in your home are extremely important to the way your air conditioner performs, and this is likely something you already know. The ducts lead to the register that allows air to be sucked into the AC system, and then they lead out to the various vents in the house. Without the ducts, then, you wouldn’t get any air!
Leaky Ducts
However, what most people don’t know is that most ducts are leaking air, and many to a level that forces an air conditioner to run rather inefficiently. In fact, according to the US Department of Energy, about 30% of the air your system circulates is likely to leak through the ducts!
What This Means for You
There’s a high chance that you’re paying more for heating and air conditioning then you have to. And if this is the case, you want to do something about it! Not only does it cost more to you to use an air conditioner when the ducts are leaking; it also makes you less comfortable. You pay more, you get less, and your system is more likely to break when you really need it.
Scheduling Service
If you suspect your ducts are leaking, call in a technician. Your ducts might be the problem if:
- Your bills are high each month, despite proper maintenance and filter changes.
- You notice some rooms are cooler than others.
- You feel a lack of airflow from the vents.
But a technician can properly diagnose the ducts and the AC system and recommend duct replacement or repairs.
Contact Air Classic for all your air conditioning and heating needs in Hollywood.
