Why You May Need To Replace Your Ductwork

Posted: Aug 15, 2017
Author: AdvantaClean of West Knoxville

It can be tough to know whether your ductwork must be replaced or simply cleaned. After all, you probably don’t look inside it except the times you replace your air filters. If you’re starting to become concerned about your ductwork, then we suggest you look for the following signs:

• Your Home is More Humid & Has More Bugs. This is a complication that comes from leakage. Your air ducts will tend to suck up anything around your attic or crawlspace and send it around your house when there are leaks.
• The Ductwork is Fairly Old. This work is often required in older homes as they’ve collected a lot of dust and the existing ducts can’t handle it anymore. When your ducts have reached an age of 10 to 15 years, it may be time to consider replacing them.
• Hard-to-Clean Ducts. You’ll need to find out how easily your ducts can be cleaned. Many types of air ducts are made to be cleaned fairly simply, but some are more difficult. Others may have deteriorated due to a lack of maintenance or a buildup of dust that has lingered for a while.
• Your Ducts are Leaking Air. Another sign is the quality of the air duct installation itself. There are plenty of instances in which the ducts leak cool air because the installation wasn’t up to par. Leakage is a sure sign that your home can’t cool effectively due to the ducts.

If you’d like for us to come and inspect your ductwork, then please give us a call at AdvantaClean of West Knoxville today. We can solve the problems with your ducts.