Duct Leakage Testing Colorado Springs

What Are Ducts

Ducts are used to distribute conditioned air throughout the house. However, about 20 to 30 percent of the air that moves through the duct system is lost due to leaks and poorly connected ducts. This can result in your house not heating or cooling comfortably, moisture problems, mold, rot, and higher utility bills.

Duct Leakage Testing

A duct leakage tester is designed to measure the airtightness of forced air heating, ventilating and air-conditioning (HVAC) ductwork. A duct leakage tester consists of a calibrated fan for measuring an airflow rate and a pressure sensing device to measure the pressure created by the fan flow. Then it calculates the amount of pressure passing through an orifice plate. Based on the results it determines how much leakage there is.

These are the various methods for conducting a duct leakage test:

• Using only a blower door (not recommended)
• Using a blower door and pressure pan (for diagnostic purposes only)
• Using a duct leakage tester and blower door together (most common method)
• Using a flow hood
• Using a Duct Blaster

Two Kinds of Leaks

There are two kinds of leaks, benign and malignant. The malignant leaks should be taken care of immediately. They’re the ones that send conditioned air into unconditioned spaces. Benign leaks are the ones leaking inside the conditioned space. Leakage inside the building enclosure isn’t as bad because it’s still within the conditioned space.

These two kinds of duct leakages require two different types of tests. The malignant leaks occur in ducts that are outside the conditioned space and you would need an “outside leakage test.” The other test is called the “total leakage test.”

The Benefits of Duct Sealing

Duct sealing in Colorado Springs has a few benefits. When you put these together, they can change your life for the better.

• Improved indoor air quality. Colorado can be a bad place for someone who has allergies. After all, pollen and dust are prevalent here and they can collect in your ducts. Then, they spread around your house every time the heating and air conditioning blow. When you invest in duct leak sealing in Colorado Springs, you close up the holes where these can enter your system. This process can alleviate indoor symptoms and improve air quality for everyone inside.
• Lower energy usage. When your ducts have holes and cracks, your comfort systems have to work extra hard to pump air into your home because so much is escaping. You end up using a lot more energy than you need to just to heat and cool your house! Fill in these crack with duct sealing in Colorado Springs and you won’t have to use as much energy.
• Lower energy bills. When you’re not using as much energy, you won’t have to pay as much in energy costs. Some homeowners are shocked at how much they save. We’ll assess your leakage before we install your Aeroseal duct sealing in Colorado Springs, so you’ll know about how much you can plan on saving.
• Less strain on your heating and cooling systems. When your heating and cooling systems are losing so much hot and cold air through your ducts, they’ll have to work harder than they should to keep you comfortable. This can strain the systems and cause them not to last as long as they otherwise might have. Reduce this strain when you invest in duct leak sealing in Colorado Springs.

The Aeroseal Process

The Aeroseal process is straightforward. We’ll come out and test your ducts for leaks, then explain what we’ve found and how Aeroseal could help. Installing the Aeroseal is easy. We’ll close off your duct system, then attach it to the Aeroseal machine. This pumps in a polymer that will bind first to the edges of your holes and cracks and then to itself. Eventually, it seals them up and makes the system airtight. When the process is done, we’ll test the system again and show you how much less air you’re losing from your ducts. Then we’ll leave you to enjoy your comfortable home!

Call For Duct Leak Sealing in Colorado Springs

If you would like our help in conducting the ideal duct leakage test for your home, the team at One Source Home Service would be more than happy to assist you. We provide premium service and help you save on cost, so what’re you waiting for? Give the pros at One Source Home Service a call today!