Shiny metal flows throughout the ceilings, walls, and floors of your home. No, we aren’t talking about plumbing but rather your HVAC ductwork. Ductwork is used to supply homes with cold and hot air from their respective units. Not every home will feature ductwork, but if you have an air handler and a furnace, chances are good that you do. A great installation typically means you won’t see any of the ducts.

Planning For Installation

Do you have a central heating and cooling system? If so, you have to have a ductwork system to carry heat and cold air throughout your home. That makes the ductwork system vital to the operation of your heating and cooling. If you are considering a central heating and cooling system for your new home or as a replacement for outdated equipment, you'll want to address the ductwork first and foremost. You need to have ductwork installed properly to ensure that your heating and cooling systems work in conjunction. 

Flow Matters

The flow of your ductwork matters. If you have a bunch of bends and places where your ductwork gets kinked, it will obstruct airflow. This means your heating and cooling will have to work harder to produce the desired temperatures you would like. STACK mentions,” Efficient ductwork design is created to distribute air correctly through the home. Depending on the layout of your home, the general types of ductwork designs for maximum productivity are truck-and-branch style or spider systems. Professional technicians can help with various methods of eliminating energy loss in ductwork for maximum savings. Incorrectly sized ducts or ductwork which does not allow the air to flow properly will possibly require a redesign to keep the home comfortable. Properly sealed and balanced ductwork will use less energy and reduce costs.”

Sealing and Air Leaks

Addressing concerns with air leaks is important when installing or repairing ductwork. If you don't seal the ductwork properly, pollen and pollutants can enter the system and be blown throughout your home. Additionally, your HVAC system won't work properly as air will escape from the crevices.

Final Thoughts

When ac companies perform an installation of ductwork, they will look at a variety of factors. How big is your home? Are there codes in place to ensure proper installation and function, and what type of complications do they foresee? When it comes to your ductwork, the biggest factor is that there are no leaks and everything is connected properly to your HVAC systems.